Maple Grove in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Maple Grove School

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

1. Maple Grove School Marker

Inscription. An early log schoolhouse first was opened by teacher William Bridges (1800-1844), son of settlers Drury and Charity Bridges. Education continued in new concrete block school, erected in 1913. After serving the Trigg County community for many years, the school closed, 1949. Maple Grove Baptist Church was organized at school site, 1943.
Presented by The Thomas-Bridges Association

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1840.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 36° 46.44′ N, 87° 53.81′ W. Marker is in Maple Grove, Kentucky, in Trigg County. Marker is on Beechy Fork Road west of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Beechy Fork Road, Cadiz KY 42211, 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. Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lower Donaldson School (approx. 1.6 miles away); Donaldson

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Donaldson Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); James Thomas, Jr. (approx. 1.8 miles away); Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Perry Thomas (approx. 2.2 miles away); Upper Donaldson School (approx. 2.6 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

2. Maple Grove School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.