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

Fort San Fernando

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

1. Fort San Fernando de Las Barrancas Marker

Inscription. Hereabouts, in 1795, the Spanish built Fort San Fernando de Barrancas. It was here that Don Miguel Gayoso De Lamos, first governor, hoisted the flag of Spain for the first time, and took possession of the territory in the name of his sovereign.

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 • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 35° 9.449′ N, 90° 2.882′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Uptown. It is on North Main Street close to A.W. Willis Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 464 N Main St, Memphis TN 38105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Adams / Fort Pike (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.

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0.4 miles away); Pre-Civil War Lynching at Market Square (approx. 0.4 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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fort San Fernando de Las Barrancas (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Marcus Winchester (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

2. Fort San Fernando de Las Barrancas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.