South Germantown in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Oaklawn Garden
Photographed by Judy King, September 5, 2014
1. Oaklawn Garden Marker
Erected by Germantown Historic Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 35° 4.807′ N, 89° 48.127′ W. Marker is in Germantown, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in South Germantown. It is at the intersection of Poplar Pike and Southern Avenue when traveling west on Poplar Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7831 Poplar Pike, Germantown TN 38138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee and in Greater Memphis. 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: Neshoba Junior High School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raiding the Rails (approx. half a mile away); Fortunate Survivor (approx. half a mile away); Germantown Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Glenn's Grocery and Dr. Seay's Office (1940s) (approx. 0.7 miles
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Additional commentary.
1. Oaklawn Garden Description
Oaklawn Garden is six acres of azaleas, daffodils, shrubs, and trees that are cared for by Master Gardeners. The jewel of southeast Shelby County! Make sure you visit during the spring explosion of color! Usually the first two weeks of April.
Step into the past. See the farm equipment, explore the Red Caboose, the jail, the fire truck. Follow the brochure that explains the history of the artifacts you see. Check out the redwood, the fields of daffodils in March, the native azaleas, the boxwoods, the ferns and the list goes on! If you have questions we will make every attempt to answer them or see to it that we get that answer for you.
Currently, the team is working on Level 1 arboretum status and identifying the different azalea cultivars. It is a peaceful place to escape the busy city!
From: http://www.memphisareamastergardeners.org/projects_10.htm
Photographed by Steve Masler, August 10, 2015
2. Oaklawn Garden Marker
Photographed by Judy King, September 5, 2014
3. Oaklawn Garden Marker
Photographed by Steve Masler, August 10, 2015
4. Grounds of Oaklawn Garden
courtesy of Becky Cloyes., bef. 2004
5. Harry and Becky Cloyes
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2014, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2014, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. 3. submitted on September 5, 2014, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. 5. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Dianne Bowders of Fayette Co., TN. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
