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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NRO_memphis-queen-ii_Memphis-TN.html
Built in 1955 by the Dubuque Boat & Boiler Company, the Memphis Queen II was the first all-steel passenger ship on the Mississippi River. Measuring 85 feet long by 43 feet wide, it features two decks, two smokestacks, and a stern wheel reminiscent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NRN_memphis-and-shelby-county-medical-society_Memphis-TN.html
In Memoriam
1917——————-1918
In Memory of
The Four Members of
The Memphis and Shelby County
Medical Society
Who gave their lives in the service
of their fellow men in the World War
Capt. Robert B. Underwo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NPR_pleasant-hill-cemetery_Arlington-TN.html
This cemetery, founded in 1853, grew up around the Brunswick Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which has since moved. During the Confederate War, the church building was used as a hospital, and 17 unknown Confederate soldiers who died there are buri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NOP_jefferson-davis-park_Memphis-TN.html
When Riverside Drive was constructed in the mid-1930's, this park was built on what had been an old dumping ground for construction debris and dredge soil. It was enlarged to its present size in 1937, using material dredged from the river.
The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMP_memphiss-civil-war-sites_Arlington-TN.html
In April 1862, Union victories at Shiloh and on the Mississippi River made Confederate control of the river in Tennessee more difficult. Southern soldiers evacuated posts that they could not defend easily, such as Memphis. Capt. James E. Montgomer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NJQ_first-congregational-church_Memphis-TN.html
Founded 1862, organized 1864 with 25 members, this was the earliest Congregational Church in Memphis and State of Tennessee; known first as Union Church, next as Strangers Church, at two downtown locations. This classical modified Ionic building, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NH0_isaac-hayes_Memphis-TN.html
In the 1970s Hayes was a multiple gold and platinum-selling recording star. His recording of "Shaft" won an Oscar, Golden Globe, and three Grammy awards. He wrote or co-wrote over 200 songs for Stax Records including "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Sou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NGX_manassas-high-school-the-cora-p-taylor-auditorium_Memphis-TN.html
Manassas High School
Manassas High School was established by Spencer Johnson and others in 1899 on the west side of Manassas Street. Originally a two-room framed structure in 1900, more rooms were added between 1902 and 1904. In 1918, a 16-room…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NGR_heiskell-farm_Memphis-TN.html
Joseph B. Heiskell obtained a farm surrounding this location about 1867. He was Chairman of Code Commission of 1858 establishing the first official Code of Tennessee, member of the First Confederate Congress 1862, member of Convention of 1870 crea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NFS_north-memphis-driving-park_Memphis-TN.html
The southwest corner of this mile harness track was here; its long axis ran northeastward. It was developed mainly by C.K.G. Billings. Here Ed Geers brought out many famous horses. Here also, Dan Patch made his record of 1:55ΒΌ, and here occurred …