Clinton in Anderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Academy Hill
1868
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 28, 2023
1. Academy Hill Marker
Inscription.
Academy Hill. The second location of the state-sponsored Union Academy was built on this location in 1868 after the first structure on South Main Street was burned during the Civil War. The city of Clinton took over operations of the academy upon the establishment of Clinton City Schools in 1895. A new building was constructed in 1903 and was known as Clinton High School. In 1925, the city turned over operations of the high school to the county and a new building was constructed next door. The old school building then became Clinton Grammar School and was replaced by the current Clinton. Elementary School building in 1961.
The second location of the state-sponsored Union Academy was built on this location in 1868 after the first structure on South Main Street was burned during the Civil War. The city of Clinton took over operations of the academy upon the establishment of Clinton
City Schools in 1895. A new building was constructed in 1903 and was known as Clinton High School. In 1925, the city turned over operations of the high school to the county and a new building was constructed next door. The old school building then became Clinton
Grammar School and was replaced by the current Clinton. Elementary School building in 1961.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Clinton Historic Downtown series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 36° 6.158′ N, 84° 8.025′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Tennessee, in Anderson County. Marker is on North Hicks Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton TN 37716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
