The land, on which our beloved school building stood so proudly, previously belonged to the Cherokee Nation. At some point in time it was taken from the Cherokees by questionable treaty or illegally sold by someone with no rights to it. The map below shows the extent of Cherokee Nation land in early 18th Century:
Author: Bob Johnson
Graduated from Central in 1965. Had the honor of being Mr. Central 1965. Started on the Central Basketball Team for three years and was a member of the Track Team in my senior year. Shared command with Bryant Millsaps of the Central JROTC unit in my senior year. Other activites at Central are documented in the 1963 -1965 Champions. Received an athletic scholarship and played Division I College Basketball for four years. When I graduated from Auburn in 1969, I was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Adjutant General Corps and served 25 years on active duty, retiring in 1994. Some of the military awards I earned include the Legion of Merit, one Meritorious Service Medal for Achievement, six Meritorious Service Medals for Service, Joint Service Medal for Achievement, two Army Commendations Medals, and Viet Nam Service Medal. After retirement in 1994, I became a Real Estate Broker until my second retirement in 2010. I am passionate about Central History and am pleased to be Administrator of this Blog/Site.
Dedicated to Study and Sharing of Central History
The purpose of this Blog is to facilitate the sharing of historical facts, information, and personal stories about Central from all interested parties.
Goal is to have as many authors and contributors as possible.
History as Published in 1957
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Ealry Photo of Central on Dodds Avenue
Note: Credit to Charlie Sedman for the research.
Early Photo of Central on Dodds Avenue
Note: Credit to Charlie Sedman for the research.
Central on Dodds Avenue
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Preservation of Chattanooga Central History 