Uptown in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fort Adams / Fort Pike
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 29.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.
Location. 35° 9.432′ N, 90° 2.898′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Uptown. Memorial is on A.W. Willis Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is 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 marker. Fort San Fernando (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lynching of Lee Walker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Memphis Waterfront (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); First Court House, First Newspaper (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pre-Civil War Lynching at Market Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Market Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lauderdale Courts / Presley Family at Lauderdale Courts (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
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