Cleveland in Bradley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bradley Central High School

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 26, 2020

1. Bradley Central High School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site in 1916, Bradley Central High School began meeting the educational needs of this community. Adopting its name from the county, which in turn was named in honor of Col. Edward Bradley, a veteran of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the school conducted classes on the Ocoee site until 1972. Although the original structure was eventually replaced, its rich heritage provided a figurative cornerstone for the school complex later erected on South Lee Highway.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 103.)

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 year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 35° 10.467′ N, 84° 52.1′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Tennessee, in Bradley County. Marker is on North Ocoee Street (State Highway 74) just north of 22nd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2231 N Ocoee St, Cleveland TN 37311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Lee College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Hardwick-Jarnagin House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cleveland Bradley County Public Library Facilities (approx. 0.8 miles away); Masonic Female Institute (approx. 0.8 miles away); Craigmiles House—Carmichael Annex (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pathway Press (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 26, 2020

2. Bradley Central High School Marker

Bradley Central High School Postcard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jackie Robinson/TNGenWeb

3. Bradley Central High School Postcard

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.