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Chattanooga's First School

at the intersection of Lookout Street and East Fifth Street, Chattanooga, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 3' 3.479976", -85° 18' 22.86"
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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.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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