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Doe Creek School & Church Restoration Parsons, Decatur Co IL July 18, 2007 The 24 x 30 foot log building has undergone a year-long renovation effort, and a litany of speakers attested to the pride that they felt for the school, "which stands in testimony to what Tennesseans did after the war as they tried to rebuild the state."
As a native in this community, it is an honor and a privilege for me to be a part of this dedication ceremony," said Mayor J.W. Creasey of sardis, "an event that illustrates what wonderful accomplishments can be achieved when people work teogether toward a common goal.
Todays events and restoration of a special building are the culmination of untold hours of planning and effort that began with a single idea; the dream of restoring a landmark that has influenced countless individuals."
The National Guard, who presented the Flag of The United States, presided over the ceremony that included Mayor Carey Johnson of Scotts Hill, Federal Judge Tom Anderson, and a host of esteemed guests across the state, all who agreed upon the importance of reclaiming the small log building, which is located in Scotts Hill.
A reception followed the dedication, hosted by the United Daughters of the confederacy.
 following the restoration of the one-room-schoolhouse. (Kathy Gautney (a Kennedy descendant) visiting from AL is in this photo)
and former student at Doe Creek, look inside the restored building  |
A schoolhouse that was built in 1865 was rededicated on Sunday, July 15, 2007, in a ceremony that included a roster of who's who from Decatur and Henderson Counties. The
Doe Creek School that once served as a cornerstone of the "education and faith" rebuilding process after the Civil War was hailed as a true rarity in Tennessee. In its humble beginnings,
it served as both a Baptist church and a one-room school, where all eight grades studied under the tutelage of Elmer Duck.
