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

Rose Garden

Memphis National Cemetery

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

1. Rose Garden Marker

Inscription. This rose garden is dedicated to the memory and honor of all veterans. Through the generosity of the local districts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Tipton County Veterans Council, the Junior League Garden Club, the Memphis Rose Society, the Dixie Rose Club, Jackson and Perkins Roses, and Dan West Garden Centers. The rose is “knockout”, a shrub rose known for its strength and endurance May 2005

Erected 2005.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 35° 10.443′ N, 89° 56.444′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Nutbush. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Townes Avenue and Jackson Avenue (Tennessee Route 14), on the left when traveling south. Located in the Memphis National Cemetery, Section B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3568 Townes Avenue, Memphis TN 38122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memphis National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Colored Troops and the Battle of Fort Pillow / Remember Fort Pillow (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eastland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joseph "Joe" C. Warren (approx. 2 miles away); The Memphis 13 / Springdale Elementary School (approx. 2.2 miles away); Raleigh Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Raleigh (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

James H. Robinson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

2. James H. Robinson

Medal of Honor
Co B
3 Mich Cavalry
Jul 26 1864

Memphis National Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

3. Memphis National Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 26, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.