Maryville in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Maryville College
Photographed By Tom Gillard, August 13, 2010
1. Maryville College Marker
Founded in 1819 by the Synod of Tennessee, Presbyterian Church in the USA, as The Southern and Western Theological Seminary, its first president was Rev. Isaac Anderson, D.D. Its original buildings were on Broadway at College Street. Receiving its present name in 1842, it was moved to its present location in 1871.Erected by TN Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 35° 45.31′ N, 83° 57.77′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is on E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy (Route 321), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maryville TN 37804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Craig's Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blount County War Dead Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Craig Fort - 1785 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blount County Revolutionary War Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . Maryville College. (Submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Gillard, August 13, 2010
2. Maryville College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,035 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
