Raleigh in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Raleigh
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 35° 12.328′ N, 89° 55.314′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, Tennessee, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of James Road (Tennessee Route 15) and Old Austin Peay Highway, on the right when traveling west on James Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Raleigh Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Eastland Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Illinois Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); Rose Garden (approx. 2.4 miles away); Memphis National Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); U.S. Colored Troops and the Battle of Fort Pillow / Remember Fort Pillow (approx. 2.4 miles away); Nicholas Gotten (approx. 2.9 miles away); Bartlett, Tennessee (approx. 3 miles away).
Also see . . . Raleigh, Memphis (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.