Downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
James H. Malone
Oct. 31, 1851 - June 29, 1929
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 20, 2014
1. James H. Malone Marker
Inscription.
James H. Malone. Oct. 31, 1851 - June 29, 1929. The 35th mayor of Memphis, 1906-1910. Author of "The Chickasaw Nation". He shared a legal office on the 11th floor of the exchange building, overlooking Court Square, with his younger brother Walter Malone. Judge of the second circuit court of Shelby County. Walter was a writer and author of the famous poem "Opportunity".
Mayor Malone said, "My greatest regret in leaving this office is the pleasure I have had in watching the pigeons and squirrels in this square. I am glad I have made it possible for them to be fed daily."
The 35th mayor of Memphis, 1906-1910. Author of "The Chickasaw Nation". He shared a legal office on the 11th floor of the exchange building, overlooking Court Square, with his younger brother Walter Malone. Judge of the second circuit court of Shelby County. Walter was a writer and author of the famous poem "Opportunity".
Mayor Malone said, "My greatest regret in leaving this office is the pleasure I have had in watching the pigeons and squirrels in this square. I am glad I have made it possible for them to be fed daily."
Location. 35° 8.754′ N, 90° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Downtown Memphis. Marker is on North 2nd Street. The marker is located in Court Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Court Square Saved (a few steps from this marker); First Tennessee Bank (a few steps from this marker); Hattie Manely (within shouting distance of this marker); WMC Radio Station (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
