Historic Tennessee Landmarks: The Story of Sam Houston’s Schoolhouse

The Sam Houston Schoolhouse in Maryville, Tennessee stands as a powerful reminder of the state’s rich educational and patriotic heritage. Originally built in 1796 by Andrew Kennedy and Henry McCulloch, the schoolhouse is where a young Sam Houston taught in 1811–1812—decades before he became Governor of Tennessee, Commander-in-Chief of the Texas Army, and President of the Republic of Texas. Today, the Tennessee Historical Marker 1E 6 highlights this legacy at the corner of East Broadway and Sam Houston Schoolhouse Road, surrounded by other nearby landmarks like Millennium Manor and the Charles M. Hall School. For history lovers, it’s a perfect starting point to explore Tennessee’s past with curiosity and a spirit of adventure.