Bell Buckle in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Webb School

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 28, 2025

1. The Webb School Marker

Inscription. The Webb School was founded in 1870 in Culleoka by William Robert Webb, known affectionately to thousands as "Sawney." It was relocated to Bell Buckle in 1886. Sawney was active in educational, political, religious, social, and community affairs, and he left an indelible mark that still lives on today. He was principal of Webb from its founding until his death in 1926. Under his leadership, nine Webb students were named Rhodes Scholars.

Webb gratefully acknowledges the gift of the W.R. "Sawney" Webb Sculpture from David and Claudia Hazelwood in honor of their daughter, Whitney Hazelwood Brough '99.

Dedicated April 21, 2017
Laura Woosley Poston Plaza

Sculptor - Russ Faxon

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 2017.

Location. 35° 35.312′ N, 86° 20.879′ W. Marker is in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, in Bedford County. It is at the intersection of Webb Road East and Turtle Circle, on the right when traveling east on Webb Road East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 Webb Rd E, Bell Buckle TN 37020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle 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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Webb School (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker's Shocker No. 621314

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Culleoka Bell (about 500 feet away); The Eugene F. Strobel Town Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anatomy of a Campaign (approx. 0.4 miles away); Army of Tennessee (approx. 3.8 miles away); Tullahoma Campaign (approx. 4.2 miles away); Skirmish at Liberty Gap (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bell Buckle.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 28, 2025

2. The Webb School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.