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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KSB_annesdale-park-subdivision_Memphis-TN.html
Developed as an exclusive neighborhood in 1903 by Brinkley Snowden and T. O. Vinton, Annesdale Park was the first subdivision in the South planned upon metropolitan lines. It was considered an important display of confidence in the city's future. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KR1_john-gray-historic-house_Germantown-TN.html
One of the oldest surviving brick residences in Shelby County, the John Gray House, built prior to 1851, is a rare example of a Federal Period hall and parlor plan, middle-class farmhouse. Originally located in Morning Sun, near Eads, it was moved…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KQK_williamg-leftwich-jr-memorial_Memphis-TN.html
This monument is erected to preserve the memory of William G. Leftwich, Jr., Lt. Colonel, United States Marine Corps. A native Memphian who lost his life on November 18, 1970, when the helicopter carrying him and members of a reconnaissance team h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNC_eudora-baptist-church_Memphis-TN.html
Side 1: Organized October 18, 1850 on two acres of land donated by Col. Eppy White, using the Greek word "Eudora" signifying "good gift" as its name, this church met in a log schoolhouse until the congregation's first structure was erected in 185…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGR_oaklawn-garden_Germantown-TN.html
The house was built in 1854 on Wm. Carter's land. Its 493 acres were subdivided in 1872. In 1918 Fritz Hussy and Mamie Cloyes owned and named 20 acres Oaklawn Garden. Harry and Becky Cloyes established a botanical garden and museum of historic ite…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGQ_germantown-baptist-church_Germantown-TN.html
Organized circa 1836 as New Hope Baptist Church. Ground given in 1841 by Wilks Brooks, whose family was active in life of the Church for many years. Original building was burned in 1862 when Federal forces had command of community. Present buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGP_arlington-cemetery_Arlington-TN.html
The Arlington Cemetery Company, formed in 1909, bought 4.7 acres of land on this site. Owners were: R.D. Cole, S.Y. Wilson, H.S. Griffin, W.A. Taylor, F.S. Bragg, and A.H. Murray. In time, this company ceased to function. the Arlington Cemetery As…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGO_hughes-college-hill-park_Arlington-TN.html
In January of 1884, the Memphis District High School opened its doors on this site. Built by the Memphis Conference of Methodist Church, the school was acquired by the Shelby County Schools in 1895. In 1912, a new school replaced the original duri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGK_rachel-h-k-burrow-museum_Arlington-TN.html
Early pioneers settled in the Arlington area around 1830. A depot, called Withe Station, was established in 1856. The land was given by General Samuel Jackson Hays. In 1872 his land holdings were sold at public auction and the community became Hay…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GEF_first-baptist-church_Collierville-TN.html
By August 1836, before Jesse Collier and Horace Barbee had advertised "Collier Town for Sale" in the Memphis Enquirer, the Baptists had located in the Collierville area. Shiloh Church was established on the north side of State Line Road …
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