Winchester in Franklin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Mary Sharp College

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 12, 2009

1. Mary Sharp College Marker

Inscription. This college, devoted exclusively to the higher education of women, first opened its doors Jan. 1, 1851. It was named for one of its principal benefactors. It suspended from 1861 to 1865, the buildings being used by Federal troops. Reopening in 1865, it finally closed its doors in 1896.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1849.

Location. 35° 11.106′ N, 86° 6.6′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is on South College Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester TN 37398, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Mary Sharp College (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1959 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built 1880s (about 600 feet away); Built 1890s (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Built 1890s (about 600 feet away);

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a different marker also named Built 1880s (about 600 feet away); Built 1899 (about 600 feet away); Did You Know? / Franklin County Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Additional commentary.
1. Mary Sharp College marker location
The building where the marker is located is now the Franklin County Board of Education.

— Submitted June 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.

Mary Sharp Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 12, 2009

2. Mary Sharp Elementary School

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,440 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.