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

The University of Memphis

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 20, 2014

1. The University of Memphis Marker

Inscription. This public institution of higher learning has grown with the city of Memphis since opening in 1912. Its development went through the following stages: West Tennessee State Normal School (1912-25); West Tennessee State Teachers College (1925-1941); Memphis State College (1941-1957); Memphis State University (1957-1994)and The University of Memphis since July 1, 1994.

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. It is on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38111, 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: Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon (approx. 0.3 miles away); In 1994 the University's name was changed (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Willard Brister Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); The University of Memphis 9-11 Memorial Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memphis State Eight (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Luther C. McClellan (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 20, 2014

2. The University of Memphis Marker

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 668 times since then and 18 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.