Raleigh is a large area located in the northern part of Memphis that developed as the city expanded beyond its original urban core. Originally an independent community, Raleigh was annexed by Memphis during the twentieth century as residential growth moved northward. The area became known for single-family neighborhoods, commercial corridors and suburban-style development. Raleigh reflects a phase of expansion tied to automobile travel and postwar population growth.
Geographically, Raleigh sits north of Frayser and west of Bartlett. The area includes residential subdivisions, shopping centers and local schools that serve a broad population. Its layout differs from older Memphis neighborhoods through wider roads and lower density. Raleigh remains an important part of North Memphis’s residential structure.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.2059218, -89.9136985
- Type: Suburb
OSM tags
- ele: 80
- gnis:feature_id: 1298857
- Name: Raleigh
- Place type: Suburb
- Wikidata: Q7286875