New Pathways in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
T. H. Hayes and Sons Funeral Home
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 127.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 35° 7.733′ N, 90° 2.66′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in New Pathways. Marker is at the intersection of Lauderdale and Mississippi Boulevard, on the right on Lauderdale. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis TN 38126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church, Lauderdale (a few steps from this marker); Booker T. Washington High School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lucie Eddie Campbell (about 500 feet away); Martin Stadium (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Mount Nebo Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Owen College (approx. half a mile away); R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
More about this marker. In July of 2011, T. H. Hayes Funeral Home was demolished despite efforts of conservationists to save it. The site is now a vacant lot.
Also see . . . Crews Demolish Hayes Funeral Home — Oldest African-American Business in Memphis. (Submitted on September 25, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.