Chattanooga's First School
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snfromky
N 35° 03.061 W 085° 18.383
16S E 654457 N 3880011
A log building nearby once served as Chattanooga's first school.
Waymark Code: WMF1K
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2006
Views: 46
In 1835 a log structure near the corner of Fifth and Lookout Sts. served this area as schoolhouse, church, and community center. Community leaders met here in 1838 and selected "Chattanooga" as the name for the future city.
The official act was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly on Dec. 20, 1839.
Marker Name: Chattanooga's First School
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 2A 76
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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