Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

History of Colonial Hall

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

1. History of Colonial Hall Marker

Inscription. For well over a century, “Colonial Hall” was a private residence adjacent to the Martin Methodist College campus. Built in 1848 by community leader and physician Dr. William Batte, the mansion later served as the residence for the son of Thomas Martin and for Dr. Elihu Edmundson, a mayor of Pulaski. In 1878, the mansion was acquired by John C. Brown, who served as governor of Tennessee from 1871-1875, and he lived there until his death in 1889. The Brown family retained possession until 1927 when the house was sold to Dr. and Mrs. James K. Blackburn. Members of the Blackburn family lived here until it was purchased by Martin Methodist College in 1996. Fire and strong winds did severe damage in 2000 and 2001, so ground was broken in June 2001 for a $1.75 million reconstruction, to be known as Grissom Colonial Hall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 35° 12.001′ N, 87° 2.033′ W. Marker is in Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles County. It is on West Madison Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right

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when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 West Madison Street, Pulaski TN 38478, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Governor John C. Brown House (here, next to this marker); Grissom Colonial Hall (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Messiah (within shouting distance of this marker); This Well (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donald Grady Davidson (1893~1966) John Crowe Ransom (1888~1974) (about 700 feet away); Sam Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pulaski Courthouse Square Historic District (approx.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

2. History of Colonial Hall Marker

Marker is left of the front entrance.

0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pulaski.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.