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

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Fort San Fernando de Las Barrancas

(1795-97)

Photographed By Steve Masler, October 2, 2006

1. Fort San Fernando De Las Barrancas Marker

Inscription.
Louisiana's lieutenant governor, Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, erected Fort San Fernando de las Barrancas near this site in May of 1795. He named the structure for Spain's crown prince and future king, Ferdinand VII. Conforming to Pinckney's Treaty, Spain evacuated the fort in March of 1797. Although Spain occupied the area for less than two years, continuous habitation of the Fourth Chickasaw Bluff dates from the fort's construction.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1795.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 35° 9.449′ N, 90° 2.882′ W. Marker was in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It was in Uptown. Marker was at the intersection of North Main Street and A.W. Willis, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Memphis TN 38105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Fort San Fernando (here, next to this marker); Fort Adams / Fort Pike

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Lynching of Lee Walker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Memphis Waterfront (approx. ¼ mile away); First Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Court House, First Newspaper (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pre-Civil War Lynching at Market Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Market Square (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker missing or removed?
It appears this marker has been replaced with a newer marker about 200 feet away, also with marker # 4E-28, but with different text. A February 2017 Google Street view of the location, where the newer marker is now, shows only the marker pole.

— Submitted July 27, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2018, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 47 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 25, 2018, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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