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Dedicated to James T. Preston

DEDICATED TO JAMES T PRESON MARCH 1 1928 BURBANK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DEDICATED TO JAMES T PRESON MARCH 1 1928 BURBANK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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  • bay area
  • california

University of Tennessee Research Memorial

This Section Of The Cemetery Is Dedicated For The Interment Of Those Persons Who, For The Benefit Of Mankind, Gave Their Remains To The University Of Tennessee Center For The Health Sciences 1982...

This Section Of The Cemetery Is Dedicated For The Interment Of Those Persons Who, For The Benefit Of Mankind, Gave Their Remains To The University Of Tennessee Center For The Health Sciences...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Tom Lee Memorial

A very worthy Negro Tom Lee with his boat "Zev" saved thirty-two lives when the steamer U.S. Norman sank about twenty-miles below Memphis May 8, 1925 but he has a finer monument than this-an...

A very worthy Negro Tom Lee with his boat "Zev" saved thirty-two lives when the steamer U.S. Norman sank about twenty-miles below Memphis May 8, 1925 but he has a finer monument than...

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  • tennessee

Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve

From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

  • australia
  • surfing

Veterans Plaza

History of Veterans Plaza The Veterans Plaza contains memorials to the Veterans of Memphis and Shelby County who were killed defending our freedom 1926 Statue of WWI "Dough Boy" Soldier lists 236...

History of Veterans Plaza The Veterans Plaza contains memorials to the Veterans of Memphis and Shelby County who were killed defending our freedom 1926 Statue of WWI "Dough Boy" Soldier lists 236...

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  • tennessee

Veterans Plaza Iraq Memorial

Iraq Marine Andy Stern Marine Tim Creager Marine Brent Morel Army Ervin Caradine, Jr. Army Morco D. Ross Army National Guard Matthew R. Stovall Marine Adam R. Murray Marine Captain Robert M....

Iraq Marine Andy Stern Marine Tim Creager Marine Brent Morel Army Ervin Caradine, Jr. Army Morco D. Ross Army National Guard Matthew R. Stovall Marine Adam R. Murray Marine Captain Robert M....

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Viet Nam Monument (Shelby County)

In Memory Of The Citizens Of Shelby County Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country In The Viet Nam War. Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

In Memory Of The Citizens Of Shelby County Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country In The Viet Nam War. Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

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  • tennessee

University of Memphis

This public institution of higher learning has grown with the city of Memphis since opening in 1912. Its development went through the following stages: West Tennessee State Normal School...

This public institution of higher learning has grown with the city of Memphis since opening in 1912. Its development went through the following stages: West Tennessee State Normal...

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  • tennessee

Vietnam Monument Tree Trail

Sponsored by Shelby County Beautiful Commission Mrs. Harold Keith, Chairman Mrs. L.P. Beaver Jr., Mrs. Odel Rast, Mrs. Frank Coward, Jr., Mrs. Thomas P. Hart, Mrs. Hardy Campbell, Mrs. Ed...

Sponsored by Shelby County Beautiful Commission Mrs. Harold Keith, Chairman Mrs. L.P. Beaver Jr., Mrs. Odel Rast, Mrs. Frank Coward, Jr., Mrs. Thomas P. Hart, Mrs. Hardy Campbell, Mrs....

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Virginia ("Ginnie") Bethel Moon1844-1926

The daughter of a Confederate sympathizer, Ginnie Moon was a noted Southern Civil War spy. Born in Ohio, Ginnie moved to Memphis with her mother in 1862. She was arrested for spying soon after the...

The daughter of a Confederate sympathizer, Ginnie Moon was a noted Southern Civil War spy. Born in Ohio, Ginnie moved to Memphis with her mother in 1862. She was arrested for spying soon after...

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  • tennessee

Virginia Bethel Moon1844-1925

"Miss Ginny" Moon, a Confederate Spy who became famous during the War between the States. She was known as an active and dangerous rebel. At the time of her death, she still retained a fierce...

"Miss Ginny" Moon, a Confederate Spy who became famous during the War between the States. She was known as an active and dangerous rebel. At the time of her death, she still retained a...

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  • tennessee

W. C. Handy

In Memory Of W.C. Handy Composer, Music Publisher, Father Of The Blues 1976 Erected By The Association For Study Of Afro-American Life And History In Cooperation With The Amoco Foundation, Inc....

In Memory Of W.C. Handy Composer, Music Publisher, Father Of The Blues 1976 Erected By The Association For Study Of Afro-American Life And History In Cooperation With The Amoco Foundation, Inc....

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  • tennessee

Darwin Time Capsule

From instagram Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson and  @simeonking.

From instagram Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson and  @simeonking.

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  • time capsule
  • darwin

Christian Brothers College

At this site, on November 17, 1871, the Christian Brothers purchased what was the Memphis Female College. Brother Maurelian, who served as the first president of Christian Brothers College, along...

At this site, on November 17, 1871, the Christian Brothers purchased what was the Memphis Female College. Brother Maurelian, who served as the first president of Christian Brothers College, along...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Sophie G. Friedman

American War Mothers Memphis Chapter A Tribute To Sophie C. Friedman For Her Activities In Having Had Enacted First Marriage Law In Tennessee General Assembly Abolishing Child Marriage Sponsored...

American War Mothers Memphis Chapter A Tribute To Sophie C. Friedman For Her Activities In Having Had Enacted First Marriage Law In Tennessee General Assembly Abolishing Child Marriage Sponsored...

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  • tennessee

In Memoriam 1917-1919

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. Underwood - Lieut....

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. Underwood -...

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  • tennessee

Walter Malone

In Memory Of Walter Malone Erected MCMXIX "Opportunity" They Do Me Wrong Who Say I Come No More When Once I Knock And Fail To Find You In; For Every Day I Stand Outside Your Door, And Bid You...

In Memory Of Walter Malone Erected MCMXIX "Opportunity" They Do Me Wrong Who Say I Come No More When Once I Knock And Fail To Find You In; For Every Day I Stand Outside Your Door, And Bid You...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Warren Chapel Pisgah Cemetery

The former site of Warren's Methodist Chapel and cemetery was sold in 1851 by Joseph and Matilda Warren Locke for $20 to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. At this time it became known as...

The former site of Warren's Methodist Chapel and cemetery was sold in 1851 by Joseph and Matilda Warren Locke for $20 to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. At this time it became known...

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  • tennessee

WDIAThe Goodwill Station

WDIA, the Goodwill Station, was the first radio station in the nation to have an all-black format. This format made WDIA the top rated Memphis station in the early 1950s. In 1948 Nat D. Williams...

WDIA, the Goodwill Station, was the first radio station in the nation to have an all-black format. This format made WDIA the top rated Memphis station in the early 1950s. In 1948 Nat D. Williams...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Wedding Of The Waters

A great celebration marking completion of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad occurred here May 1-4, 1858. The festivities attracted 25,000 spectators and included a symbolic "wedding of the waters"...

A great celebration marking completion of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad occurred here May 1-4, 1858. The festivities attracted 25,000 spectators and included a symbolic "wedding of the waters"...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee