Crossville in Cumberland County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cumberland Mountain School

1921-1938

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020

1. Cumberland Mountain School Marker

Inscription.
Reverend Robert Hershey Hall walked over this county serving an eight church circuit. His intercession in behalf of many young people who were being denied the opportunity for education led to the establishment of Cumberland Mountain School by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1921. During the seventeen years of operation more than 650 young people's lives were enriched. Six historic structures and the campus remain.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Erected by Cumberland Mountain School Alumni.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 35° 58.806′ N, 85° 2.041′ W. Marker is in Crossville, Tennessee, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Jamestown Highway and Methodist Campground Drive, on the left when traveling north on Old Jamestown Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1274 Old Jamestown Hwy, Crossville TN 38555, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Snodgrass Law Office Building (approx. 2.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cumberland County Honor Roll (approx.

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2.2 miles away); Cumberland County Civil War Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Remembrance of the Korean War (approx. 2.2 miles away); Milo Lemert Memorial Building (approx. 2.3 miles away); Cumberland County's First Steam Engine (approx. 2.3 miles away); Mandy Barnett (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crossville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020

2. Cumberland Mountain School Marker

Susie Gray Hall, completed in 1925 and used as a dormitory for female students. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020

3. Susie Gray Hall, completed in 1925 and used as a dormitory for female students.

The library, constructed in 1926-27. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020

4. The library, constructed in 1926-27.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.