Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Beale Street Historic District
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
1. Beale Street Historic District Marker
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
Erected 1966.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 35° 8.346′ N, 90° 3.09′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. It is on Beale Street. Walkway between Beale St. and Lt. George Lee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Ida B. Wells (within shouting distance of this marker); Danny Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Pee Wee Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of W.C. Handy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Blues Trail From Mississippi to Memphis (about 300 feet away); Rufus Thomas, Jr.
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Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
2. Beale Street Historic District Marker
This Plaque is awarded to The Merchants and Patrons of Beale Street
in recognition of their continuing effort to beautify our community.
Given with appreciation by Memphis City Beautiful Commission
April, 1984
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
3. Beale Street Historic District Marker
Both markers are in this hall way that leads out onto Beale St at one end and the other end leads out to the FedEX-Fourm.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
4. FedEx Forum
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
5. Beale Street Historic District
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
6. Beale Street Historic District
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 18, 2010
7. Beale Street Historic District Marker
Located inside the arch way next to the sign that says "Let the good times roll".
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,417 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
