Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Duffield Academy

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

1. Duffield Academy Marker

Inscription. Duffield Academy, named for attorney George Duffield, was established September 13, 1806. The original brick building was erected in 1838. The school for many years was operated as an elementary school. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1806.

Location. 36° 21.041′ N, 82° 12.746′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is on Academy Street north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is attached to the stone pedestal with another marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Academy St, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian

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Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Duffield Academy (a few steps from this marker); Shepherd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wedding Chapel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of the Mill Race (about 600 feet away); Restoration of the Mill Race (about 600 feet away); Banks Law Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); St Thomas Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel P. Carter (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

More about this marker. The former Duffield Academy now houses Carter County Public Schools Board of Education

Regarding Duffield Academy. Further information about the site from the Elizabethton Walking Tour brochure

For a brief period following the Civil War, the school was operated by the Presbyterian Church USA and renamed Davies Academy. George Duffield, who was instrumental in getting the school started, was married to Salie Stewart Carter,

Duffield Academy and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

2. Duffield Academy and Marker

a daughter of Landon and Elizabeth Carter.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Duffield Academy building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

3. Duffield Academy building

Former Duffield Academy entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

4. Former Duffield Academy entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.