Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Tuskegee Institute
" that we may give you intelligence, skill of hand, and strength of mind and heart "
| | Booker T. Washington, 1902 | |
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 28, 2021
1. The Tuskegee Institute Marker
Today, Tuskegee University programs serve a coed student body that is racially, ethnically and religiously diverse. With a strong orientation toward disciplines that highlight the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas, Tuskegee University also emphasizes the importance of the liberal arts as a foundation for successful careers in all areas. Accordingly, all academic majors stress the mastery of a required core of liberal arts courses.
Booker T. Washington, was a highly skilled organizer, fund-raiser, counsel to American Presidents, and a strong advocate for communities of color. Additionally, he was instrumental in the development of educational institutions throughout the South. He maintained a lifelong devotion to this institute and to his home - the South. Dr. Washington is buried on the campus of Tuskegee University near the University Chapel.
Tuskegee University was the first black college to be
designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark
(April 2, 1966), and the only black college to be
designated a National Historic Site (October 26, 1974),
a district administered by the National Park Service of
the U. S. Department of Interior.
Erected by Tennessee
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists.
Location. 35° 6.581′ N, 85° 10.534′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It can be reached from Champion Road 0.1 miles south of Blue Oak Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, 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 3 miles of this marker,
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, February 28, 2021
2. The Tuskegee Institute Marker
Also see . . .
1. Booker T. Washington. History entry (Submitted on March 8, 2021, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. History of and Mission of Tuskegee University. University Website (Submitted on March 8, 2021, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
