Cooper-Young in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John B. Weatherall
Hero-Loved One
— 1900-1953 —
Photographed By Steve Masler, July 1, 2015
1. John B. Weatherall Marker
Inscription.
John B. Weatherall. Hero-Loved One. On the tragic day of September 12, 1953, John Weatherall gave his life in dedication to his job at Peabody Elementary School. world war one Veteran, devoted family man and custodian of Peabody Elementary, John Weatherall became aware of a fire at the school while he was at the dentists three blocks away. Refusing a ride, John ran three blocks to assist in any way he could. Upon arrival at the school, he proceeded down the stairs to reach the room where the fire started. He never reached that fire , as he fell dead of a heart attack before he made it. This memorial stands in the place where this hero once lived and worked, forever remembering the great man that gave his life for this very school.
On the tragic day of September 12, 1953, John Weatherall gave his life in dedication to his job at Peabody Elementary School. WWI Veteran, devoted family man and custodian of Peabody Elementary, John Weatherall became aware of a fire at the school while he was at the dentists three blocks away. Refusing a ride, John ran three blocks to assist in any way he could. Upon arrival at the school, he proceeded down the stairs to reach the room where the fire started. He never reached that fire , as he fell dead of a heart attack before he made it. This memorial stands in the place where this hero once lived and worked, forever remembering the great man that gave his life for this very school.
Erected 2012 by Family of John Weatherall and Shelby County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1942.
Location. 35° 7.243′ N, 89° 59.534′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Cooper-Young. Marker is on Oliver Ave.. Marker is located on playground behind Peabody Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2086 Oliver Ave, Memphis TN 38104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. John B. Weatherall Marker On Playground of Peabody Elementary School
Photographed By Steve Masler, July 1, 2015
4. John B. Weatherall Marker shown on fence line at Oliver Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
