Brownsville in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Carnegie Library

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

1. The Carnegie Library Marker

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Built in 1910 with $7500 donated by Scottish-born industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this building served as the county library for 82 years. In 1957 it became the Brownsville-Haywood County Library, part of Tennessee's regional library program. It remained open until 1992 when the library moved to a larger facility.

In 1993, the community -- with the support of city, county, and state governments--restored it as a home for the Chamber of Commerce.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 35° 35.639′ N, 89° 15.825′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 54) and North Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 W Main St, Brownsville TN 38012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Army National Guard (within shouting distance of

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

2. The Carnegie Library Marker

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this marker); Brownsville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haywood County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Medical Clinic (about 400 feet away); Hayes Clinic (about 400 feet away); Holly Springs–Brownsville & Ohio Railroad (about 400 feet away); Haywood County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Haywood County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Regarding The Carnegie Library. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.