Alpine Institute, Historic district in Alpine, Overton County, United States.
The Alpine Institute spans 25 acres and contains multiple educational structures, including Christ Church Presbyterian and a gymnasium built in the 1930s.
Presbyterian minister John Dillard established the Alpine School in 1821, which operated through various forms until 1947, educating children in the Upper Cumberland region.
The institute provided education to remote hill country students, evolving from primary to collegiate instruction with an enrollment of 142 students and five faculty members.
The historic site stands along Highway 52 in the Alpine community, accessed by a one-lane road leading to the church and adjacent buildings.
The institution operated a dairy farm where students could work to offset their tuition costs during the 1930s economic challenges.
Location: Overton County
Address: State Route 52
GPS coordinates: 36.39306,-85.21889
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:14
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