East Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Isaac Litton High School
1930-1971
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2020
1. Site of Isaac Litton High School Marker
This institution of learning was erected on part of a tract of land once owned by Isaac Litton. He was the grandfather of Litton Hickman, Judge of Davidson County from 1918 to 1950. Named in honor of both, the school formally opened on October 25, 1930. In 1954, a junior high school facility was added to the campus. Administratively separated in 1966, the high school was phased out in 1971. Through its achievements in the areas of athletics and scholarship and its devoted graduates, Isaac Litton High School earned a significant place in the educational history of Davidson County.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 187.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1930.
Location. 36° 13.719′ N, 86° 43.485′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in East Nashville. It is on Gallatin Pike north of Gwynn Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4500
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee. 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: Evergreen Place (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Spring Hill Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Tanglewood Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Earl Eugene Scruggs (approx. 0.9 miles away); Louise Certain Scruggs (approx. 0.9 miles away); U.S. Colored Troops Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jimmy Martin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Spring Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2020
2. Site of Isaac Litton High School Marker
The current Isaac Litton Middle School in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,633 times since then and 221 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
