Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Union University

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021

1. Union University Marker

Inscription. Union University is an heir of West Tennessee College, chartered in 1844; its predecessor, Jackson Male Academy established in 1823: and Union University, a Baptist College at Murfreesboro chartered in 1842. In 1873, the colleges merged in Jackson to form a regional university, Southwestern Baptist University. In 1907, because of many continued alumni links, the name was changed to Union University. In 1975, the campus moved to its present location. Union University is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 35° 40.31′ N, 88° 51.648′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Pleasant Plains Extension and Country Club Lane, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant Plains Extension. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson TN 38305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jackson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Reelfoot and Laughing Eyes (approx.

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0.9 miles away); This Log Cabin was from Henderson County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Home of Casey Jones (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carl Lee Perkins (approx. 0.9 miles away); In Memory Of Merry Boy (approx. 1.9 miles away); Willow Banks / Chevy Chase (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . History | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee. From university website. (Submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021

2. Union University Marker

Looking southward along Pleasant Plains Extension.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.