Columbia in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Columbia Military Academy
1904 - 1979
Photographed By Judith Barber, February 6, 2013
1. Columbia Military Academy Marker
Inscription.
Columbia Military Academy. In 1888, local residents gave 67 acres to the U.S. Army for an arsenal. The Bowling Green stone buildings quartered troops in the Spanish–American war. Columbia Military Academy was founded in 1904 and opened formally August 23, 1905 with 167 young men from eight states. Designated an “Honor School” in 1935 by the U.S. Government, youth nationwide trained here as military and civil leaders, among them; general officers, battle heroes, governors, educators, and corporate heads.
In 1888, local residents gave 67 acres to the U.S. Army for an arsenal. The Bowling Green stone buildings quartered troops in the Spanish–American war. Columbia Military Academy was founded in 1904 and opened formally August 23, 1905 with 167 young men from eight states. Designated an “Honor School” in 1935 by the U.S. Government, youth nationwide trained here as military and civil leaders, among them; general officers, battle heroes, governors, educators, and corporate heads.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3D 68.)
Location. 35° 37.025′ N, 87° 3.399′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Tennessee, in Maury County. Marker is at the intersection of West 7th Street (Business U.S. 412) and Academy Heights, on the left when traveling west on West 7th Street. Marker is located near the railroad crossing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 W 7th St, Columbia TN 38401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Athenaeum Rectory (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hood and Schofield
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 826 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
