Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dr. John M. Tutt

1886 - 1968

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 25, 2010

1. Dr. John M. Tutt Marker

Inscription. Revered as a teacher and a coach, "Professor Tutt" began his career under the leadership of Miss Lucy C. Laney at Haines Institute, where he remained from 1906 to 1949, longer than anyone else. From Lincoln University (Pennsylvania), he recieved the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees; the Bradley Natural Science Medal, the highest honor a Lincoln scholar could achieve; and the Doctor of Pedagogy (1946) He did further study at Paine College and Columbia University His academic execellence was matched in the athletic arena. He coached his Haines' football team to an undefeated season in 1916, and in 1929 his Haines team beat South Carolina State College, Claflin, Paine, Benedict and Allen University Well rounded, he was a lifelong member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Friends of America. He was the first African-American to referee a college football game in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He was posthumously inducted into the SIAC Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. "Professor Tutt" had an

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extraordinary influence on hundreds of young men.

Erected by The African American Historical Committee Sponsors Edward M. McIntyre, Sr. - Founder

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Georgia - Augusta African-American History Walk, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 33° 27.999′ N, 81° 58.939′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is on Laney Walker Blvd., on the right when traveling east. Located between Mill Street and Phillips Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep 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 original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 25, 2010

2. Dr. John M. Tutt Marker

In front of the school he taught and coached at- Lucy Laney High School (1949-1958)

of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haines Normal and Industrial Institute (a few steps from this marker); A. C. Griggs (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre (within shouting distance of this marker); Miss Lucy Craft Laney (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Edward M. McIntyre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucy Craft Laney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augustus R. Johnson (about 400 feet away); John McClinton Tutt (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,339 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.