Lascassas, Tennessee Explained

Lascassas (also Las Casas or Las Cassas) is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, near the city of Murfreesboro. Its geographic coordinates are 35°55'49"N, 86°17'28"W.[1] The ZIP Code for Lascassas is 37085.[2]

The community's namesake is Bartolomé de las Casas (1484–1566), a Spanish missionary on Christopher Columbus's third expedition who was known as the "Apostle of the Indians" in recognition of his efforts to protect the native population from slavery and abuse.[3]

Lascassas is the site of a public elementary school operated by the Rutherford County school district and enrolling students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As of 2024, current enrollment is about 611 students.[4]

The American actor John M. Pickard was born in Lascassas and died in Rutherford County.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.les.rcs.k12.tn.us/Welcome.htm Facts about Lascassas
  2. Web site: Lascassas ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 11, 2022.
  3. http://www.les.rcs.k12.tn.us/Welcome.htm A Glimpse at the History of Lascassas School
  4. Web site: Lascassas Elementary . usnews.com . 30 May 2024.