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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MDC_chew-c-sawyer_Memphis-TN.html
Chew C. Sawyer was a mid-twentieth century African-American entrepreneur. He founded Sawyer Realty Company, which later became Cornette Realty; Arnette Construction Company; Future Insurance Agency; and Sawyer Rental Agency. In 1956, Sawyer founde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MDB_zion-cemetery_Memphis-TN.html
Zion Cemetery, comprising 15 acres, was established in 1876 by the United Sons of Zion Association, a group of former slaves who responded to the need for a respectable burial site for African-Americans. It is the final resting place for many outs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M7L_st-marys-episcopal-school_Memphis-TN.html
Front St. Mary's Episcopal School is the oldest private school in Memphis. It has operated continuously since its founding in 1847, and during most of its existence has been exclusively for girls. During the Civil War, Headmistress Mary Foote P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M39_the-geographical-center-of-shelby-county_Memphis-TN.html
This site designated as the Geographical Center of Shelby County.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M35_bartlett-veterans-memorial_Memphis-TN.html
Lest we forget. Erected by citizens of Bartlett to those who served their country in time of need.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LYQ_nashoba_Memphis-TN.html
To the south lay this plantation. Here, in 1827, a Scottish spinster heiress named Francis Wright set up a colony whose aims were the enforcement of cooperative living and other advanced sociological experiments. It failed in 1830.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LFG_john-b-weatherall_Memphis-TN.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LFF_site-of-the-former-union-avenue-united-methodist-church_Memphis-TN.html
1895- Lenox Methodist Episcopal South 1918- Union Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South 1923-Ground-Breaking of new sanctuary on March 14 1968- Union Avenue Congregation2010 - The Union Avenue Congregation merged with St. Luke's United Metho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LFE_memphis-belle_Memphis-TN.html
Margaret Polk was a Memphis resident and a graduate of the Hutchison School. While a student at Southwestern in Memphis, she dated Pilot Robert Morgan prior to his deployment overseas. Bob named his B-17F-Memphis Belle, in honor of the girl he lef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LC1_griffin-house_Memphis-TN.html
Leighnora Elisabeth Griffin, pictured here in the 1930s, lived at 2118 Madison Avenue from 1919 until her death at age 89. She once turned down an offer price of $500,000 to purchase the home during the mid-70's heyday of Overton Square entertainm…
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