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

Peabody Hotel

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Peabody Hotel Marker

Inscription. Everyone knows that ducks swim in the Peabody's fountain, but for a short time in the 1930s the fountain also contained baby alligators. During World War II, enlisted men who had nowhere else to stay were allowed to sleep on the floor of the lobby and mezzanine.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list.

Location. 35° 8.569′ N, 90° 3.111′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It can be reached from Union Avenue (U.S. 70) just west of Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on sidewalk near the hotel entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103, 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,

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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: Peabody Lobby (a few steps from this marker); The Fire of 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); Peabody Revitalization (within shouting distance of this marker); First Black Radio Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); WDIA (about 400 feet away); The Hole in the Wall (about 400 feet away); Greek Influence (about 400 feet away); Union Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . .
1. Downtown Memphis Commission's Sidewalk Stories Tour. Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note: Some markers are missing. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. The History of The Peabody Memphis.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Peabody Hotel Marker

Video of the hotel's history. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.