This historical marker commemorates a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that protected Overton Park from being disrupted by Interstate 40. The ruling became a major moment in environmental law and urban planning across the country.
Located near Overton Park, the marker appears on the city map as a point of legal and civic significance. It tells the story of community action and legal precedent, showing how citizens helped shape the future of Memphis’s urban landscape.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.149222, -90.054695
- Type: Monument
Contact
- 🔗 Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: U.s Supreme Court rules on Overton Park and I-40
- Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/