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

Elizabeth Avery Meriwether

— 1824 - 1917 —

 
 
Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ken Smith, February 3, 2009
1. Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker
Inscription. Born in Bolivar, Elizabeth Meriwether spent much of her life in Memphis. A noted author, her more famous works include The Master of Red Leaf, Black and White, and Recollections of 92 Years. Mrs. Meriwether toured many states lecturing in support of woman suffrage and was granted the right to vote in the election of 1872.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 75.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEducationWomen. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
 
Location. 35° 8.83′ N, 90° 3.238′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Front Street and Court Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located in Fourth Bluff Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 N Front St, 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. Virginia ("Ginnie") Bethel Moon (a few steps from this marker); Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Park (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Naval Battle of Memphis, 1862 (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. J. Harvey Mathes (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate History of Memphis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sultana Disaster (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mississippi River Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
 
Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ken Smith, May 12, 2012
2. Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker
Virginia Moon & Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ken Smith, May 12, 2012
3. Virginia Moon & Elizabeth Avery Meriwether Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. Photos:   1. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee.   2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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