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.
History of Colonial Hall. . 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.
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. Marker is on West Madison Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right 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.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
2. History of Colonial Hall Marker
Marker is left of the front entrance.
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 293 times since then and 61 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.
