Tullahoma in Coffee County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Baillet Home

Tullahoma History Trail

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Baillet Home Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Now the city s regional Fine Arts Center, sisters Jennie and Affa Baillet and their parents lived and worked here beginning in the 1870's. Jennie was an artist [illegible] and the family operated a millinery store downtown. They watched much of what happened in Tullahoma during its prosperous years between 1875 and 1925.

Erected by Historic Preservation Society of Tullahoma, Inc. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 35° 21.483′ N, 86° 12.461′ W. Marker is in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Decherd Street and South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east on West Decherd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma TN 37388, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baillet Sisters (a few steps from this marker); Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public Square

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Forrest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Army of Tennessee (about 400 feet away); Tullahoma Campaign (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tullahoma.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

2. Baillet Home Marker

North side of the house. Marker is to the left of the utility pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.