UNITY
Henderson County TN
From the "History of Henderson County Schools" by Louise Oakley (County Fair Project 1940)

Unity community was named from the school. The school is located in the center of the community. The settlement of Crucifer is a part of this community. The first families were the Green White, Teague Taylor and Hamlet & Threadgill families. The oldest house now in use is the old Green White house. The present occupants are Clarence Alexander and family. The oldest church is Nebo. Shady Grove and Juno churches also serve the community. The oldest store is still in use. It is the McHaney store, now owned and operated by E.M. Moore. Huron post offices serves this community.

Unity school was the name given this school by the first teacher. She thought the meaning of this word good. The first building was erected in 1887. The present in 1934. This is the third building and location of this school. The first two buildings were one room. The present is two rooms. The first teacher was Miss Florence Fisher. The present teachers are Mrs. Jessie O. Fisher and Mrs. Della Mae P. Anderson. The average attendance is 39. The school is on the approved list of Tennessee elementary schools. An active PTA is a great help to this school. The boys basketball team won the county tournament in 39-40.

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