Morris Chapel in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Morris Chapel High School and Elementary School
1906 - 1976
Photographed By David Austin, May 29, 2022
1. Site of Morris Chapel High School and Elementary School Marker
Inscription.
Site of Morris Chapel High School and Elementary School. 1906 - 1976. In 1906 land was deeded by George Moffett and wife to the Hardin County Board of Education for the building of a two story school. Built in 1907 or 08 this building apparently burned and a new building was erected in the mid-1920s to house both the elementary and high school. This building was a white framed one story building with a gymnasium. Sometime in the mid-1930s it also burned down. A new brick school was constructed shortly thereafter and continued to be used as a high school and elementary school. The first graduating class was in 1930 and the last graduating class was in 1963. The high school was closed in 1963 and the elementary in 1976. Hundreds of students gained a better life with the education they achieved here.
In 1906 land was deeded by George Moffett and wife to the Hardin County
Board of Education for the building of a two story school. Built in 1907
or 08 this building apparently burned and a new building was erected in
the mid-1920s to house both the elementary and high school. This
building was a white framed one story building with a gymnasium.
Sometime in the mid-1930s it also burned down. A new brick school was
constructed shortly thereafter and continued to be used as a high school
and elementary school. The first graduating class was in 1930 and the
last graduating class was in 1963. The high school was closed in 1963
and the elementary in 1976. Hundreds of students gained a better life
with the education they achieved here.
Erected by the Alumni.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 35° 19.392′ N, 88° 20.98′ W. Marker is in Morris Chapel, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Coffee Landing Road and North Fork Road, on the right when traveling east on Coffee Landing Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morris Chapel TN 38361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Site of Morris Chapel High School and Elementary School Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2022, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
