RANSOM HISTORIC HOUSE AND SCHOOL MUSEUM

Sisters Eliza (1859-1935) and Belle (1869-1927) owned and operated “Miss Eliza Ransom’s Private School” from 1907 and operated until 1930.  It was a private elementary school that met daily from 8AM to 3PM Monday through Friday at 717 North Academy Street.  This was also the home of Miss Eliza and Miss Belle Ransom.  The monthly tuition to attend the school was $8.00.  The school enrollment never exceeded twelve students. The Ransom family name figures prominently in the early development of Rutherford County.