Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Marion Scudder Griffin

ca. 1879-1957

Marion Scutter Griffin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018

1. Marion Scutter Griffin Marker

Inscription. Marion Scudder Griffin, although qualified, was refused a Tennessee law license for seven years solely because she was a woman. In 1907, she became the first woman attorney in Tennessee after she successfully lobbied the legislature to admit women to the practice of law. In 1923, she became the first woman elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. For many years before she retired in 1949, her law office was located on this site in the Goodwyn Institute Building.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 152.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 35° 8.67′ N, 90° 3.031′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and North B.B. King Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Saturday Night Jamboree (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Baseball (about 300 feet away); The Hole in the Wall (about 400 feet away); Wildcats (about 400 feet away); WMC Radio Station (about 500 feet away); Hattie Manely (about 500 feet away); Greek Influence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . . The Digital Archive of Memphis Public Libraries on Marion Scudder Griffin. (Submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Former site of Marion Scudder Griffin law office. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018

2. Former site of Marion Scudder Griffin law office.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.