Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

"Charles Egbert Craddock"

0.3 mi.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 30, 2009

1. "Charles Egbert Craddock" Marker

Inscription. Mary Noailles Murfree, who later became a prominent authoress under this pen-name, was born at "Grantlands," whose site is now marked by a large pine tree, Jan. 24, 1850. Educated at the Nashville Female Academy, later in Philadelphia, her first work was published in 1874, her last posthumously in 1930. She died in Murfreesboro, July 31, 1922.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1806.

Location. 35° 51.335′ N, 86° 24.182′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 41) and Medical Center Parkway, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fortress Rosecrans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Defense of Fortress Rosecrans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Murfreesborough (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain William Lytle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rutherford County

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); They Passed This Way (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Lytle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle at Stones River (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Regarding "Charles Egbert Craddock". Nashville Female Academy- 1816
The Nashville Female Academy opened in 1816 with Dr. C. D. Elliott as its conductor. Dr. Berry principled the school for several years, during which time Margaret Jane May, Ann, and Elizabeth Overton attended the academy. When Dr. Berry resigned, Rev. Hume presided until his death in 1833 after which Rev. Robert Lapsley oversaw about 200 students with a little over 70 in the boarding house. The school saw hard times during the Civil War and closed soon afterwards.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Mary Noailles Murfree

Photographed By Duane Marsteller

2. "Charles Egbert Craddock" Marker

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3. Charles Egbert Craddock

From American Authors by Mildred Lewis Rutherford, 1894.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,482 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2016, by Jennifer Konstant of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 15, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.