pounder21 is Charlie Sedman.
byrdro is Bobby Byrd.
Welcome Buffy Hoge as an Author
Thanks Buffy for becoming a part of this effort.
Let’s get started on Central history. As more people get involved we may assign specific topics or eras to individuals as their specialty area. For the present I want to share what I have documented thusfar and my resources:
Central High activities per the Chattanooga Times starting Sep 1 1907 through May 31, 1908, Sep 1, 1908-May 31, 1909, and Sep 1, 1909 through March 31, 1910
First year report to Hamilton County including faculty members.
Graduating Class Rosters per the Times for the years 1908-10 and 1912 (important because there were no yearbooks)
First year faculty biographies via family genealogy sites
Obituary notices for early graduates 1908-1912
Iwill begin posting the above in the next few weeks so that all can begin to grasp what we don’t know and/or haven’t documented adequately and formulate a plan for acquiring that information.
Honorees of Central Class of 1917
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Central Class of 1910
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Largest Class to Date in 1924
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
More about the Controversy
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Controversy in Early Central History
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Indicates Construction Began in 1906
Note: Credit to Bobby Byrd for the research.
Central High School before Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga Times September 9, 1907
Note: Credit to Charlie Sedman for the research.
Dodds Avenue Central High School’s Grand Opening
Chattanooga Times January 4, 1908
Note: Credit to Charlie Sedman for the research.
Another Fact to Remember
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:
Sometimes Forgotten
Sadly, included in Central’s historic legacy is the sometimes forgotten fact that the school was built on the site of a bloody civil war battlefield where both union and confederate soldiers marched, fought and died.
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.
Preservation of Chattanooga Central History 