North Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Isaac Hayes
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 35° 10.24′ N, 90° 1.912′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in North Memphis. Marker is on N. Manassas Street close to Wells Ave., on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of Manassas High School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manassas High School / The Cora P. Taylor Auditorium (a few steps from this marker); North Memphis Driving Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Porter-Leath Children's Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Studios / Elvis Presley at American Studios (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Brick Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (approx. ¾ mile away); Burkle Estate (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Memphis 13/Gordon Elementary School (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Link to Lansky Clothiers Marker where Isaac Hayes, Elvis and others bought their clothes on Beale Street in Memphis
Also see . . .
1. Isaac Hayes - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 1, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Theme from Shaft performed by Isaac Hayes at the 1972 Academy Awards. (Submitted on September 1, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.