The Site of the First Memphis Telephone marks an early milestone in the city’s technological history. This location commemorates the introduction of telephone service to Memphis, symbolizing the city’s early adoption of modern communication.
For map users, this marker adds a layer of everyday history to their exploration. While modest in appearance, it represents progress and innovation that helped connect Memphis to the wider world.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.132759, -90.061009
- Type: Monument
Contact
- 🔗 Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: Site of First Memphis Telephone Historical Marker
- Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/