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. 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

Erected 2002 by Martin Methodist College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.

Location. 35° 12.007′ N, 87° 2.031′ W. Marker is in Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles County. It 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

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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 (a few steps from this marker); History of 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. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pulaski.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

2. Grissom Colonial Hall Marker

Marker is right of the front entrance.

Grace Grissom image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Zan Stamus 2002

3. Grace Grissom

Courtesy Tennessee Portrait Project

Herschel "Herbert" Grissom image. Click for full size.

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 403 times since then and 23 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.