Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Union High School
1922-1970
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020
1. Union High School Marker
Completed in 1922 on East Winchester Street, Union High School was Sumner County's first and only secondary school for African-American youth. The African-American community, public, and Rosenwald Funds provided funding for construction. The first class was graduated in 1924. In 1951, the high school grades moved to this “new” building. Due to court ordered desegregation of the county's school system, the last senior high school class was graduated in 1970.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 73.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 36° 23.804′ N, 86° 27.464′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on Small Street west of Magnolia Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Small Street, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Cemetery / Mexican War Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); Trousdale Place (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Westward Movement (approx. 0.8 miles
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020
2. Union High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
