WEST TENNESSEE DELTA HERITAGE CENTER

BROWNSVILLE, TN

Haywood County Courthouse (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tennessee. The origins of this courthouse date to 1844 when a brick courthouse was built. A wing was added for the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1868. The courthouse was renovated and expanded in 1928.
Haywood County Courthouse (Brownsville, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, TN is a unique cultural and education center dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the American Delta Region. Located in the heart of the Delta region, the center features an interactive exhibit hall which tells the story of the Delta region, its people, and the music, art and literature of the area. The center also includes a museum that displays a variety of artifacts and memorabilia related to the history and culture of the American Delta region.

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center offers a variety of educational programs, events and workshops for all ages. Visitors can explore the exhibits about the Delta region or take a guided tour of the museum. There are also opportunities to experience the local music, art and literature of the Delta region. In addition, the center hosts special events and activities throughout the year, such as movie screenings, lectures, and community celebrations.

The center also serves as a venue for local and regional musicians and artists to display their work and perform. The center is committed to preserving the Delta heritage and provides a gathering place for people who want to learn more about the region’s history and culture. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is a wonderful educational experience for all ages and provides an opportunity to explore the unique culture of the Delta region.

WEST TENNESSEE DELTA HERITAGE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BROWNSVILLE TN. US MID #8404700010

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Haywood County Courthouse (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tennessee. The origins of this courthouse date to 1844 when a brick courthouse was built. A wing was added for the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1868. The courthouse was renovated and expanded in 1928.
Haywood County Courthouse (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic marker on the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tennessee. The marker reads: "The first brick Haywood County Courthouse was erected in 1844. In 1868, the Tennessee Supreme Court met in the west wing which was added for that purpose."
Haywood County Courthouse (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tennessee. The origins of this courthouse date to 1844 when a brick courthouse was built. A wing was added for the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1868. The courthouse was renovated and expanded in 1928.
Haywood County Confederate Monument (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic 1908 Confederate Monument in front of the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tennessee.
Brownsville Carnegie Library (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic 1912 Brownsville Carnegie Library in Haywood County, Tennessee. The building was constructed 1910-12 with a $7,500 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. It became the Brownsville-Haywood County Library in 1957 and remained open until 1992. It was remodeled for use by the Chamber of Commerce. The Carnegie Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 (NRHP No. 100002752).
Brownsville Carnegie Library (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historical marker for the Carnegie Library in Brownsville, Tennessee. The plaque reads: "The Carnegie Library - Built in 1910 with $7500 donated by Scottish-born industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this building served as the county library for 82 years. In 1957 it became the Brownsville-Haywood County Library, part of Tennessee's regional library program. It remained open until 1992 when the library moved to a larger facility. In 1993, the community -- with the support of city, county, and state governments--restored it as a home for the Chamber of Commerce."
Brownsville Carnegie Library (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic 1912 Brownsville Carnegie Library in Haywood County, Tennessee. The building was constructed 1910-12 with a $7,500 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. It became the Brownsville-Haywood County Library in 1957 and remained open until 1992. It was remodeled for use by the Chamber of Commerce. The Carnegie Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 (NRHP No. 100002752).
Ann L. Marks Performing Arts Center (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic theater at College Hill in Brownsville, Tennessee. It was renamed the Ann L. Marks Performing Arts Center in 1999. The building is located next to the old Haywood County High School.
Old Haywood County High School (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic former Haywood High School building in Brownsville, Tennessee. The building began as the Brownsville Baptist Female College in 1851. It was sold to Haywood County in 1911 for use as the Haywood County High School. A new brick veneer facade was installed and the building served as the high school until 1970. It now houses the Haywood County Museum. The old Haywood County High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as a contributing resource to the College Hill Historic District (NRHP District No. 80003834).
Old Haywood County High School (Brownsville, Tennessee) Historic former Haywood High School building in Brownsville, Tennessee. The building began as the Brownsville Baptist Female College in 1851. It was sold to Haywood County in 1911 for use as the Haywood County High School. A new brick veneer facade was installed and the building served as the high school until 1970. It now houses the Haywood County Museum. The old Haywood County High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as a contributing resource to the College Hill Historic District (NRHP District No. 80003834).
Abandoned Hatchie Station Bridge (Haywood County, Tennessee) Abandoned 1920s truss bridge over the Hatchie River between Madison County and Haywood County, Tennessee. The bridge has a Pratt through truss main span with a Warren pony truss approach span on the west approach. It was abandoned in the 1940s.
Abandoned Hatchie Station Bridge (Haywood County, Tennessee) Abandoned 1920s truss bridge over the Hatchie River between Madison County and Haywood County, Tennessee. The bridge has a Pratt through truss main span with a Warren pony truss approach span on the west approach. It was abandoned in the 1940s.

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WEST TENNESSEE DELTA HERITAGE CENTER
121 SUNNY HILL CV
BROWNSVILLE
TN
38012

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MID # 8404700010
Name WEST TENNESSEE DELTA HERITAGE CENTER
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 35.540577, -89.246146
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 075
US Census Tract: 930400
US Census Block: 1100