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1950, Washington School Built in 1886 Still Serving Marion Youth

Posted on by May 16, 2014

Washington School 1950Washington School, Built in 1886 Still Serving Marion’s Youth

The Washington School is probably the best constructed school building in the city system with the exception of the recently constructed Jefferson building. Rumors dating back nearly a decade have had the old seventh and eighth grade school condemned, or should be condemned. But the fact remains and backed up by state investigators, that the school is not condemned, never has been, and will not be condemned unless situation unforeseen make it so. Continue reading →

Grant, Wendell L. 1893-1980, School Principal and WWI Vet

Posted on by December 20, 2013

Wendell Leon Grant was born in Lake Creek Township in Williamson County, on January 26, 1893 to farmer Elijah Lodge Grant (1863-1943) and Sarah Ella O’Neal Grant (1867-1961). Leon Grant spent 54 years of his lengthy life in public service to his community and to his country serving in WWI and also as teacher and principle of the Washington School and principle of the Marion Junior High School. Continue reading →

Marion School Postcards

Posted on by December 29, 2012

Marion Schools
Marion Schools

These are a couple of postcards dating from around 1910 and 1934 that I thought you might like to see. Some of the individual pictures were pulled and used on seperate schools since early pictures are hard to come by.

(Photos courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)

Marion School History 1855 to Present

Posted on by April 18, 2014

The first free school in Marion was organized in 1956 immediately following the legislative enactment of 1853 which provided for the maintenance of schools by public taxation. Prior to this, from 1836, subscription schools of varying degrees of excellence were maintained at irregular intervals. Continue reading →

Washington School History

Posted on by August 27, 2013

Washington School
Washington School
Washington School
Washington School
Washington School

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From Marion’s beginnings in 1839, subscription schools of varying degrees of excellence were maintained at irregular intervals. In 1855, a four room frame building in the 200 Block of West Jefferson Street, was more than adequate for the city’s needs. This facility was called the “Washington Combined School” building and housed students from grade one (1) to grade twelve (12). Continue reading →