The University of Tennessee at Martin

A Virtual History

History of Campus Buildings

Name(s) of Building:	Ellington Residence Hall and E-F Dormitory
Dates of Construction:	1966-1967
Completion Date:	1967
Cost:	$1,747,669
Brief History:	Ellington Hall was third dormitory to follow the same structure design of both McCord and Peay and began construction in spring of 1966. By the fall of 1967, the building was completed and was ready to house 528 students. It was first titled the E-F dormitory but was officially named Ellington Hall on April 17, 1969 in honor of Governor Buford Ellington. It still exists as a residence hall for students.