University of the South 2E 8
N 35° 12.479 W 085° 55.036
16S E 598552 N 3896644
This historical marker marks the original corner stone of the university. The university is located in Sewanee, TN.
Waymark Code: WM24TW
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2007
Views: 22
University of the South
Founderd Jan 6, 1858, under charter granting perpetual direction by the Episcopal Church in Ala., Ark., Ga., La., Miss., N. Car., S. Car., Tenn., and Texas. Nearby, Leonidas Pollk, Bishop of La., later Lt. Gen., C.S.A., laid the cornerstone for the central building, October 10, 1860. Destroyed by Federal Troops in July, 1863.
Marker Name: University of the South
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 2E 8
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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