Original Site of King College - Bristol, TN - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Sign text: Established 1867 by the Prebyterian Church on land donated by Rev. James King "to give the benefits of a Christian classical education to young men of limited means." The Rev. James Doak Tadlock, DD was the first President (1867-1885). In 1917, the College was removed to its present site, a part of the original King estate, given by Rev. Isaac S. Anderson, DD, grandson of the founder.

Marker is seen from the street at the King Pharamceuticals headquarters. Address is 501 5th Street.

Marker Name: Original Site of King College Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Building Marker Number: n/a Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: King College Bristol, TN

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