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

Public Square

Tullahoma History Trail

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Public Square Marker

Inscription. This 13 acre site was laid out as the Public Square in the 1851 Town Plat of Tullahoma, intended as a park and town meeting area. Instead, the center of town followed the depot built by the railroad. Tullahoma's first public school was built here in 1886, and the auditorium was added in 1922. It was saved by volunteers in 1979. The rebuilt Bussell-Ganoe log cabin is likely the oldest structure in the city, perhaps as early as 1850. It was moved here from South Atlantic Street.

Erected by Historic Preservation Society of Tullahoma, Inc. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 35° 21.46′ N, 86° 12.477′ W. Marker is in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is on South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of West Decherd Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on grounds of South Jackson Civic Center and Mitchell Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 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. Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Baillet Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); Baillet Home (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Camp Forrest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Army of Tennessee (about 300 feet away); Tullahoma Campaign (about 300 feet away); Isham G. Harris (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tullahoma.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

2. Public Square Marker

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 171 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.