Urbandale Nations in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Sykes Field
1940-1982
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 2, 2023
1. Sykes Field Marker
This field, as home to football teams of Corinne L. Cohn High School, was a focal point of pride for the people of West Nashville from 1940-1982. It was named by Principal W.R. Rochelle and the Nashville Board of Education in honor of Jonas H. Sikes, Cohn's first principal. Here students, cheerleaders and band members provided spirited support for their teams.
It was on this turf, nourished by their blood, sweat and tears, that boys learned lifetime values of hard work, discipline, and teamwork. They were molded into young men who represented themselves and their school in frequent victory and in rare defeat with honor and pride. It is in remembrance of their sacrifices and courage that this monument is dedicated.
Reverse:
Sykes Field was constructed in old Clifton Park adjacent to Cockrill School with avenue boundaries of Indiana, Georgia, 47th, and 49th as an athletic field for Cohn High School located at 4805 Park Avenue.
First Game: September 20, 1940
Final Game: October 8, 1982
Home of Cohn
"Panthers" 1940-1947
"Tigers" 1948-1960
"Black Knights" 1961-1982
Colors: Black and White
Built with contributions from Cohn alumni and friends. Dedicated: September 9, 1999
Erected 1999.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 36° 9.385′ N, 86° 50.637′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Urbandale Nations. Marker is on 47th Avenue North, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712A 47th Ave N, Nashville TN 37209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cockrill School (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charlotte Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richland Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richland Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cohen Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tennessee Baptist Orphans' Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cohn School / W.R. Rochelle (1904-1989) (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Ann Catholic Church and School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 2, 2023
2. Sykes Field Marker Reverse
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 2, 2023
3. Sykes Field Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
