Cookeville in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dixie College

Photographed By Tom Gillard, February 13, 2010

1. Dixie College Marker

Inscription. This quadrangle was part of the grounds of the University of Dixie, commonly called "Dixie College," chartered 18 Nov. 1909. Jere Whitson and other Cookeville citizens led the drive for the college; Whitson donated twelve acres for the institution. Construction began 16 May 1911. In Sept, 1912, high school and junior college classes began in a building where Derryberry Hall now stands. In 1915 the Dixie Board ceded its property to the State to endow the present University

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1911.

Location. 36° 10.429′ N, 85° 30.25′ W. Marker is in Cookeville, Tennessee, in Putnam County. Marker is on Quadrangle close to W L Jones Dr.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cookeville TN 38505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walton Road - Old Burnt Stand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town Spring (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tennessee Central Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Civil War In Putnam County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Richard Fielding Cooke (approx. ¾ mile away); Putnam County Courthouses (approx. 0.8 miles away); Israel Putnam (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Statue (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cookeville.

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Photographed By Tom Gillard, February 13, 2010

2. Dixie College Marker

The Golden Eagle, which sits on the tower atop Derryberry Hall today, first appeared on the campus during the 1952-53 school year, when a group of students “borrowed” it from a Monteagle motel for a pre-game rally. At the request of Governor Frank G. Clement, the owner, John W. Harton, gave the eagle to Tech on June 5, 1958. The Governor announced that he would pardon the people who stole the eagle. The eagle received its golden finish in 1961, when it was placed in it’s present location.

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Photographed By Tom Gillard, February 13, 2010

3. Tennessee Tech Eagle

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,149 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 22, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.