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

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Marcus Winchester

Photographed By Shelby County, Tennessee., October 27, 2010

1. Marcus Winchester Marker

Inscription. On this corner Marcus B. Winchester in 1819 set up the first store in Memphis, and in 1821 the first post office. Son of General James Winchester, he was agent for the original proprietors of the Rice Tract and was largely responsible for the early growth of the town. He was first mayor, 1827-29, and first postmaster, 1821-49. He persuaded David Crockett to enter national politics.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 9.262′ N, 90° 3.025′ W. Marker was in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It was in Uptown. Marker was at the intersection of North Front Street and Jackson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 67 Jackson Avenue, Memphis TN 38103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. First Memphis Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); First Tavern (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Court House, First Newspaper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pre-Civil War Lynching at Market Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Congregation B'Nai Israel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Adams / Fort Pike (approx. ¼ mile away); Lauderdale Courts / Presley Family at Lauderdale Courts (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . . Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture article on Marcus Winchester. (Submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Marcus Winchester Marker is broken off and missing. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018

2. Marcus Winchester Marker is broken off and missing.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.