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

The Peabody Legacy

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. The Peabody Legacy Marker

Inscription. This was the site of the original Peabody Hotel from 1869 until 1923. George Peabody was a businessman who set aside $3.5 million to improve education in the South in 1868. After his death the following year, friend and business associate Robert Brinkley renamed his new hotel, a street, a park, and a school in Peabody's honor.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 35° 8.665′ N, 90° 3.227′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It can be reached from the intersection of Monroe Avenue and South Center Lane, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on sidewalk near the building entrance at the intersection's northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Monroe 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,

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: Business Men's Club (a few steps from this marker); Architectural Innovation (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Brodnax Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shrine Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Face-off (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memphis Daily Appeal (about 300 feet away); William Len (about 300 feet away); William Len Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . .
1. The History of The Peabody Memphis. Video history of the hotel. (Submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Downtown Memphis Commission's Sidewalk Stories Tour. Walking itinerary compiled by Google Maps. Note: Some markers are missing. (Submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. The Peabody Legacy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.