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

In 1994 the University's name was changed

Photographed by Steve Masler, January 31, 2024

1. In 1994 the University's name was changed. Marker

Inscription. In 1994, the University's name was changed to the University of Memphis. This sign, which stood at the corner of Patterson Street and Alumni Drive for decades, was removed and stored. In 2017, this historical symbol was placed here as a reminder of our legacy as Memphis State University.

Erected by University of Memphis.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.

Location. 35° 7.113′ N, 89° 56.339′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in University. It is at the intersection of State and Alumni Ave on State. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 State, Memphis TN 38152, 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: The University of Memphis 9-11 Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); John Willard Brister Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Luther C. McClellan (about 300 feet away); Memphis State Eight (about 500 feet away); Tom (about 500 feet away); This flagpole is dedicated to the men and women of the United States military services

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(about 600 feet away); J. Millard "Jack" Smith (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . . UofM History. (Submitted on February 9, 2024, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)

Original Memphis State University name arbor. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Masler, January 31, 2024

2. Original Memphis State University name arbor.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.