Near Paris in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Sunnyside School House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 17, 2025
1. Sunnyside School House Marker
Only restored one-room schoolhouse in Henry County
Renovated by Dale and Connie Bell 2004
Erected 2004 by Capt. Charles Barham Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Col. Gideon Macon Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.
Location. 36° 18.427′ N, 88° 13.815′ W. Marker is near Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of County Home Road and Carmen Drive, on the right when traveling west on County Home Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2035 County Home Rd, Paris TN 38242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mandle/Harding House (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Charles M. White House (approx. 5 miles away); John DeWitt Clinton Atkins (approx. 5.2 miles away); John Wesley Crockett (approx. 5.2 miles away); James Davis Porter (approx. 5.2 miles away); Edwin Wiley Grove (approx. 5.2 miles away); Paris City Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Slave (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Regarding Sunnyside School House. It was built to meet the county's requirement that a schoolhouse be located within 1.5 miles of every student. A whites-only school, it closed in 1942. The Sunnyside Community Club subsequently took over and made alterations to the building for use as a community meeting place. It is now a private residence.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 18, 2025
2. Sunnyside School House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
