ROBERT E LEE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

PARIS, TN

U.S. Post Office (Gleason, Tennessee) Historic 1940 U.S. Post Office in Gleason, Tennessee.
U.S. Post Office (Gleason, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

Robert E. Lee School Association is a non-profit organization located in Paris, TN. It was founded in 1991 with the aim of preserving the historic Robert E. Lee School building and using it as a community center for educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

The Robert E. Lee School Association is dedicated to the restoration and renovation of the school building, which was originally built in 1895. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a significant part of the local community's history. The association's efforts have resulted in the building being restored to its former glory, and it now serves as a multi-purpose community center.

The Robert E. Lee School Association offers a wide range of programs and activities for the community, including art exhibits, historical presentations, concerts, and dance classes. The building is also used for meetings, conferences, and other events.

The association is run by a board of directors, made up of community members who are passionate about preserving the school building's heritage and promoting community involvement. The Robert E. Lee School Association is funded through donations, grants, and fundraising activities.

Overall, the Robert E. Lee School Association is an important part of the Paris, TN community, providing a valuable resource for education, culture, and recreation. Its dedication to preserving and promoting local history and community involvement is commendable.

ROBERT E LEE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PARIS TN. US MID #8404700227

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 72,188 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

U.S. Post Office (Gleason, Tennessee) Historic 1940 U.S. Post Office in Gleason, Tennessee.
Henry County Courthouse (Paris, Tennessee) Historical plaque for the Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee (erected 2012 by the Captain Charles Barham Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century and Colonel Gideon Macon Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists). The plaque states: Built in 1896 — West Tennessee's oldest working courthouse Court-first held in Peter Wall's home in 1821. A log courthouse built in Clifty 1823. Two story brick courthouse erected on this land in 1825 and replaced in 1852. The county's first murder led to the landmark "State vs. Grainger"case (1830) that set a precedent for self defense as the basis for appeal. During the Civil War, Confederate military units were organized here in 1860 and also 1861. Union forces occupied the courthouse in 1862. Troops were sent from here in WWI and WWII. Silver dollars donated by citizens are melted in the bell in the tower. In war and peace this courthouse is the center of the community.
Henry County Courthouse (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee. The Richardsonian Romanesque style courthouse was built in 1896 and is the oldest working courthouse in West Tennessee. Designed by Chattanooga architect R.H. Hunt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
Henry County Courthouse (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee. The Richardsonian Romanesque style courthouse was built in 1896 and is the oldest working courthouse in West Tennessee. Designed by Chattanooga architect R.H. Hunt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
Henry County Courthouse (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee. The Richardsonian Romanesque style courthouse was built in 1896 and is the oldest working courthouse in West Tennessee. Designed by Chattanooga architect R.H. Hunt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
Private of ’61 Confederate Monument (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Confederate monument on the grounds of the Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee. Named "Private of ‘61", the monument was dedicated in 1900.
U.S. Post Office (Paris, Tennessee) Historic 1908 U.S. Post Office in Paris, Tennessee. An extension was added to the original Colonial Revival style post office in 1960. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
U.S. Post Office (Paris, Tennessee) Historic 1908 U.S. Post Office in Paris, Tennessee. An extension was added to the original Colonial Revival style post office in 1960. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
Old First National Bank Building (Paris, Tennessee) Historic First National Bank Building in Paris, Tennessee. The five-story commercial building was constructed in 1926 with Neo-Classical details. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
Old NC&StL Railroad Station (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL) station in Paris, Tennessee. The depot was built in 1896 and was passenger service ended in 1951. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as a contributing resource to the Paris Commercial Historic District (NRHP District No. 88001424).
U.S. Post Office (Gleason, Tennessee) Historic 1940 U.S. Post Office in Gleason, Tennessee.
Private of ’61 Confederate Monument (Paris, Tennessee) Historic Confederate monument on the grounds of the Henry County Courthouse in Paris, Tennessee. Named "Private of ‘61", the monument was dedicated in 1900.

Contact ROBERT E LEE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

ROBERT E LEE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 667
PARIS
TN
38242-0667

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MID # 8404700227
Name ROBERT E LEE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311810298
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 74,785
REVENUE 72,188
LAT/LONG 36.303338, -88.309687
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 969500
US Census Block: 1017