Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Grissom Colonial Hall
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
1. Grissom Colonial Hall Marker
Inscription.
Grissom Colonial Hall. . Beginning in the early 1960s, Herbert and Grace Grissom became associated with Martin Methodist College through their service to the United Methodist Church. Since that time they have become two of the most dedicated friends of the College. For more than three decades Grace Grissom has served as a respected and valued trustee, including service as chair of the board from 1977 to 1984. In 2001 she received the first honorary degree ever awarded by the College. The Board of Trustees is honored to recognize the leadership and generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Grissom as well as their long standing dedication to Martin Methodist College. Dedicated April 25, 2002
Beginning in the early 1960s, Herbert and Grace Grissom
became associated with Martin Methodist College through
their service to the United Methodist Church. Since that
time they have become two of the most dedicated friends of
the College. For more than three decades Grace Grissom has
served as a respected and valued trustee, including service
as chair of the board from 1977 to 1984. In 2001 she received
the first honorary degree ever awarded by the College.
The Board of Trustees is honored to recognize the leadership
and generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Grissom as well as their long
standing dedication to Martin Methodist College.
Dedicated April 25, 2002
Location. 35° 12.007′ N, 87° 2.031′ 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. Grissom Colonial Hall Marker
Marker is right of the front entrance.
Photographed By Zan Stamus 2002
3. Grace Grissom
Courtesy Tennessee Portrait Project
Photographed By Margaret Gesslon 1977
4. Herschel "Herbert" Grissom
Courtesy Tennessee Portrait Project
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
