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

Hattie Manely

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

1. Hattie Manely Marker

Inscription. August 2nd, 1885: A riot broke out after police arrested 16-year-old Hattie Manely of Xenia, Ohio. Manely was an African-American who didn't realize she was committing a crime when she sat in a chair in Court Square vacated by a white man.

Erected 2003 by Center City Commission. (Marker Number 50.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Memphis, Center City Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1885.

Location. 35° 8.74′ N, 90° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 2nd Street (State Highway 3) and South Court Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the sidewalk, near the intersection's northwest corner, in Court Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 N 2nd St, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Tennessee Bank (a few steps from this marker); WMC Radio Station (a few steps from this marker); Wildcats (a few steps from this marker);

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Court Square Saved (a few steps from this marker); James H. Malone (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 128 Court Street (about 300 feet away); Tennessee Club (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

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

Additional keywords. Jim Crow south

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2020

2. Hattie Manely 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 338 times since then and 47 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.