Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washburn's Quarters
Aug. 21, 1864
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1864.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 8.54′ N, 90° 2.996′ W. Marker was in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It was in Downtown Memphis. Marker was on Union Avenue (U.S. 64) east of Hernando Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Peabody Revitalization (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peabody Lobby (about 500 feet away); Peabody Hotel (about 600 feet away); Baseball (about 700 feet away); The Hole in the Wall (about 700 feet away); The Fire of 1872 (about 800 feet away); Marion Scudder Griffin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greek Influence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2018, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2018, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.