The Memphis Queen II Historical Marker honors the famous paddlewheel riverboat that operated on the Mississippi River as a sightseeing and excursion vessel. The boat became a recognizable symbol of Memphis river tourism and riverfront activity.
Located near the downtown riverfront, the marker reflects the city’s long tradition of river-based recreation and tourism. It represents how modern leisure uses of the Mississippi River coexist with its historic commercial and industrial roles.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.144941, -90.056023
- Type: Monument
Contact
- 🔗 Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: Memphis Queen II Historical Marker
- Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/