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Swift Memorial College 1883~1962
W Kyle St., Rogersville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 24' 27.839988",
-83° 0' 28.62"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Dr. William H. Franklin, the founder and President of Swift College, was one of the first black graduates from Maryville College, receiving his degree in 1881. Swift College was named to honor Elijah E. Swift, president of the denomination's National Board of Missions of Freedmen and benefactor and pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Penn. The private college served African-American students. Sold to Hawkins County in 1956, it became a public school for black students in grades one through twelve. W.E. Blevins served as the last principal before desegregation closed Swift's doors in 1963. The main three-story building was torn down in 1964. Three buildings remain as offices for Hawkins County Schools.
Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Swift Memorial College 1883~1962 Historical Marker Location Map, Rogersville, Tennessee Map
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