South Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Robert Karriem
1934-2004
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 172.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 35° 6.945′ N, 90° 2.266′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in South Memphis. Marker is on East McLemore Avenue just west of Mississippi Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 726 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis TN 38106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Joseph Edison Walker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The University of West Tennessee (about 500 feet away); The 1960 Memphis Sit-In Movement (approx. ¼ mile away); People's Grocery (approx. ¼ mile away); LeMoyne Owen College (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward Shaw (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Congregational Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Benjamin Albert Imes (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Also see . . .
1. Memphis Dealer: Business No Longer Ugly. Article in May 26, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine. (Google Books search result) (Submitted on April 28, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Boss Ugly Bob to many, he was just "Boss" to me. Column in November 6, 2013 issue of The New Tri-State Defender. (Issuu search result) (Submitted on April 28, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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