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. 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Clarence Saunders' "Pink Palace" (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 8 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.