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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM274P_overton-square_Memphis-TN.html
East Side in 1969, Overton Square's founders—James D. Robinson, Jr., Ben Woodson, Charles H. Hull, Jr., and Frank Doggrell, III- developed T.G.I Friday's which became the first establishment in the city to sell alcohol by the drink. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XX3_johnny-cashs-first-performance-johnny-cash-and-tennessee-two-historical_Memphis-TN.html
Johnny Cash's First Performance The singer-songwriter who became know as "The Man in Black," Johnny Cash launched his music career on this site in December 1954. Working as a door-to-door appliance salesman, Cash teamed up with guitarist Luther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OKN_the-memphis-13-bruce-elementary_Memphis-TN.html
Front The first African-American students to enroll in Bruce Elementary were Dwania Kyles, Menelik Fombi (formerly Michael Willis), and Harry Williams. All lived closer to Bruce than to the African-American school where they would other wise …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHG_kuni-wada-bakery-remembrance_Memphis-TN.html
"When nothing else subsists from the past, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered. The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls. Bearing resiliently, on tiny and almost impalpable drops of thei…
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/HM1MU0_hutchison-school_Memphis-TN.html
Founded in 1902 by Mary Grimes Hutchison as a college preparatory school for girls, it was the first independent school in Memphis accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In 1925 Hutchison moved to the Union Avenu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MKC_the-hiker_Memphis-TN.html
Typifying the American Volunteer who fought Spain in Cuba, the Philippines, and Boxer Rebellion. Erected in 1956 with funds raised by Spanish War veterans of Memphis under the leadership of Fred Bauer, Commander.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MG7_jane-terrell-hospital_Memphis-TN.html
The Negro Baptist Association founded the Jane Terrell Baptist Hospital at 698 Williams in 1909 under the leadership of Dr. C.A. Terrell. At his death, it was permanently renamed Terrell Memorial Hospital under the leadership of Dr. N. M. Watson. …
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…
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