Armuchee in Floyd County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of Mountain School
The pupils at Everett Springs Seminary were expected to do their own cooking and housekeeping in the little cottages which surrounded the schoolhouse. The schoolhouse and cottages were built by the community of Everett Springs for the school.
In 1892 Professor W. J. Moore of Tennessee was elected Principal of Everett Springs Seminary. The following year he was reelected Principal and made President of the Board of Trustees. His brother Isaac Moore was elected Assistant. For many years the brothers ran the school and won the love and admiration of the mountain children whom they taught. The pupils of W. J. Moore, who meet annually for a reunion at the old schoolhouse, remember that their professor commanded such respect that a word of disapproval was often discipline enough for the high spirited pupils of Everett Springs Seminary.
Erected 1963 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 057-13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 34° 29.817′ N, 85° 6.914′ W. Marker is in Armuchee, Georgia, in Floyd County. Marker can be reached from Everett Springs Road, 0.1 miles north of Floyd Springs Road. The marker is located in front of the old school building, now converted to a private residence. It is on private property, and not accessible without permission of the owner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2204 Everett Springs Road, Armuchee GA 30105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Floyd Springs (approx. 5.4 miles away); Battle of Lay's Ferry (approx. 7.3 miles away); Liberty Church Grounds (approx. 8.1 miles away); Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 8.1 miles away); Lay’s Ferry (approx. 8.3 miles away); A Snapshot of Cherokee Life (approx. 8˝ miles away); Johnston's Rear Guard Stops McPherson (approx. 8.6 miles away); Snake Creek Gap (approx. 8.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.