Cleveland in Bradley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
College Hill School
1883-1966
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 26, 2020
1. College Hill School Marker
Inscription.
College Hill School. On this site in 1883, the first local school building for African-Americans was erected. In 1890, the school awarded four diplomas at its first commencement. The wooden building was razed in 1924, and a new brick structure was built to house grades one through twelve. The school was completed and occupied in 1925. In 1933, College Hill was the only school in the city with teachers who held college degrees. A consolidated school, College Hill served African-American students from several counties. The school closed in 1966 due to racial desegregation.
On this site in 1883, the first local school building for African-Americans was erected. In 1890, the school awarded four diplomas at its first commencement. The wooden building was razed in 1924, and a new brick structure was built to house grades one through twelve. The school was completed and occupied in 1925. In 1933, College Hill was the only school in the city with teachers who held college degrees. A consolidated school, College Hill served African-American students from several counties. The school closed in 1966 due to racial desegregation.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 35° 9.419′ N, 84° 51.927′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Tennessee, in Bradley County. Marker is on Berry Street Northeast just south of Central Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in front of Northeast Recreation Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 263 Berry St NE, Cleveland TN 37311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allen Grammar School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pathway Press
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 26, 2020
2. College Hill School Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 26, 2020
3. College Hill School Marker
Stone at the base of the marker.
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 671 times since then and 76 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.
