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

Peabody Lobby

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Peabody Lobby Marker

Inscription.
"The Mississippi Delta begins in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel and ends on Catfish Row in Vicksburg … If you stand near its fountain in the middle of the lobby, where ducks waddle and turtles drowse, you will see everybody who is anybody in the Delta."

David Cohn, God Shakes Creation, 1935.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 35° 8.567′ N, 90° 3.096′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It can be reached from the intersection of Union Avenue (U.S. 70) and Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley. Marker is on sidewalk near 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,

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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: Peabody Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Peabody Revitalization (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fire of 1872 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hole in the Wall (about 400 feet away); First Black Radio Station (about 400 feet away); Greek Influence (about 400 feet away); WDIA (about 400 feet away); Union Avenue (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Washburn's Quarters (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. The History of The Peabody Memphis. Video of the hotel's history. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Downtown Memphis Commission's Sidewalk Stories Tour.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Peabody Lobby Marker

Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note; Some markers are missing. (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 870 times since then and 67 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.