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Location DB > United States > Tennessee > Lebanon > Shop Springs School
 Name
Shop Springs School
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 Database Info
created by exploremiddletn on 1/18/2019 5:06 AM
last modified by exploremiddletn on 4/15/2019 12:27 AM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
An abandoned school, along with at least 5 small outbuildings
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address

Lebanon, Tennessee
United States
Owner: Unknown
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • unsafe flooring
  • One entire room is collapsed - be careful in the basement
  •  Interesting Features
    Graffiti from the '70s, turn-of-the-century toilets
     Security Measures
  • Houses nearby, have heard of a woman with a gun who doesn't like trespassers
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1936
    Closed: 1969
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • long pants / sleeves
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     History
    Abandoned in 1969, this 3-classroom schoolhouse housed grades 1-8 for the Shop Springs (later renamed Watertown) area for 33 years.

    This building was rebuilt in 1936, after the original school burnt down in 1935. The original school was built in 1918 or 1919.

    The school was originally a high school, and at one point a boarding school. The school football team one year participated in a state championship.

    One local legend says that the school was closed down after a serial murderer killed and raped a little girl inside this school and she haunts the place. Another legend says that the school was closed after spirits were attacking the children.

    Supposedly there is a Cold-War-era bunker on the property somewhere
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     Future Plans
    Unfortunately, was demolished in April of 2019
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    Half-century abandoned school
    Fri, Jan 18th, 2019
    posted by exploremiddletn
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    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 4/15/2019 2:59 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Apr 15 19 at 2:59, Steed validated this location
  • on Apr 15 19 at 0:27, exploremiddletn made this location public
  • on Apr 15 19 at 0:27, exploremiddletn changed the following: Status, Future Plans
  • on Jan 20 19 at 5:49, Steed validated this location
  • on Jan 18 19 at 19:31, exploremiddletn changed the following: History
  • on Jan 18 19 at 15:15, exploremiddletn updated gallery Half-century abandoned school
  • on Jan 18 19 at 15:14, exploremiddletn made this location available
  • on Jan 18 19 at 15:13, exploremiddletn changed the following: History, Description
  • on Jan 18 19 at 7:15, exploremiddletn updated gallery January 11 2019
  • on Jan 18 19 at 7:14, exploremiddletn deleted 10 pictures from gallery January 11 2019
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