Nancy Academy - 1C 13
N 35° 51.579 W 083° 34.016
17S E 268214 N 3971424
From 1806-1890 a school named after Nancy Rogers stood here,
Waymark Code: WM11BZ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2006
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Founded on this site in 1806, this school was named for Nancy Rogers, first white child born south of French Broad River. First Trustees were James Reagan, Hopkins Lacey, Thomas Hill, Allen Bryant, Isaac Love. The Legislature authorized a lottery to support it in 1813; it burned in 1816, was later rebuilt. It closed in 1890.
Marker Name: Nancy Academy
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1C 13
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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