Enterprise in Coffee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Enterprise Academy
Founded 1904
Photographed by David J Gaines, January 19, 2014
1. Enterprise Academy Marker
Beloved leader and principal of this institution, later known as Carroll Street School, was William M. Donald (1870-1941)
His philosophy of education: "Apply yourself. Excellence is attained through self discipline and hard work. Learn the rules. Gain knowledge. Knowledge is power. No one can take it away from you."
Erected 1979 by Delta Sigma Beta Chapter-Alpha Phi Chi Sorority, Citizens of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 31° 18.899′ N, 85° 51.809′ W. Marker is in Enterprise, Alabama, in Coffee County. It is on South Carroll Street south of Petty Circle, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 South Carroll Street, Enterprise AL 36330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Wiregrass. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Enterprise Depot (approx. half a mile away); Boll Weevil Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rawls Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Obetus J. Waters Park
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Photographed by David J Gaines, January 19, 2014
2. Enterprise Academy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2014, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,922 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2014, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
