University in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The University of Memphis
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 64.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1922.
Location. 35° 7.398′ N, 89° 56.466′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in University. Marker is on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Willard Brister Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memphis State Eight (approx. 0.4 miles away); This flagpole is dedicated to the men and women of the United States military services (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tom (approx. 0.4 miles away); J. Millard "Jack" Smith (approx. half a mile away); Normal Depot (approx. half a mile away); Normal Station Neighborhood (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
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 426 times since then and 49 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.