The Ida B. Wells Historical Marker commemorates the life and work of Ida B. Wells, a journalist, civil rights leader and anti-lynching activist who lived and worked in Memphis. Wells used her platform to expose racial violence and injustice, gaining national and international recognition.
The marker is located near areas associated with her activism and publishing work. It places Memphis at the center of early civil rights journalism and highlights the city’s role in shaping national conversations about justice and equality.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.1393697, -90.0511188
- Type: Monument
Contact
- 🔗 Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: Ida B. Wells Historical Marker
- Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/