Memphis! The name's Memphis ... but there are 11 of them

MEMPHIS! - The name's Memphis
... But there are 11 of them




	Have you ever searched for a photo of "Historic-Memphis" on the internet and when that great photo pops up, it turns out to be from Memphis, Eqypt, or from the unknown Memphis, Michigan, or even worse Memphis, Texas? That led us on a Google-Search to find out how many other places around the globe are called Memphis besides our own, beloved "Historic-Memphis". We were surprised to find there are a total of eleven of them - from a "Place", Village", "Hamlet", to a "City". And one of them is actually a "Dead City". ... Hmmm! ... No, No! That distinction belongs to Memphis on the Nile. But we did take our name from that Memphis.
*Memphis, Tennessee 2013*

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Memphis, Egypt

Memphis, EGYPT was the ancient capital of Lower Egypt and was founded around 3000 BC. It's ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 12 miles south of Cairo. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional center for commerce, trade, and religion. Its eventual downfall is believed to be due to the loss of economic significance, following the rise of the city of Alexandria on the coast. The ruins today offer some evidence of its grand past.


*The site of Memphis*	*Statue of Ramses*	*Colossus of Ramses*	*Giant Sphinx*

Memphis, Michigan

Memphis, MICHIGAN is a city between Macomb and St. Clair counties in the state of Michigan. The population was 1,183 at the 2010 census and it has a total area of 1.15 square miles. The city was established in 1835 and was named after Memphis, Egypt because it too is on a bluff and the Belle River passes through the city. Memphis claims to be the home of the first automobile and it's slogan is "A Pleasant Place to Live".


*City sign*	*The downtown area*	*Station*	*Homes*


*Bank 1910*	*Coburn House*	*National Hotel 1911*	*Jack's Hotel 1910*


*Station*	*1899 Photo*	*Lee House 1910*	*Methodist Church*


*Parsonage*	*"Cheap" Ad*	*multi-views postcard*	*The Rexall Store*


*Main Street 1909*	*Church 1906*	*Presbyterian Church*	*Memphis High School*


*Main Street Postcard 1900s*	*Bi-plane*	*High School Yearbook 1911*	*Methodist Church*


*City Street 1910*	*Awards 1906*	*Souvenir Plate*	*High School - 1915*	*Main Street*


Aerial View	Drug Store	Neighborhood 1916	Multi-Views Postcard 1915


1940s	School Yearbook	1931 Yearbook	On the Road	Shrine


1909	Gilbert House 1885	Ashtray	Old Mill 1912


Downtown	1901 Envelope	School	St. Mary's Camp


Grocery 1908	Bell River Post Card	1911 Basketball Team	High School


	Eleanor Smith	Main Street 1900s	Main Street

Memphis, Texas

Memphis, TEXAS is a city in Hall County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,290 and it has a total area of 2.2 square miles. It's the home of the Annual Bowhunters 3D target competitons held in May and the Annual Country Club Memorial Day Tournament held on Memorial Day.


*Bank*	*Court House*	*Street*	*Bank and Sign*


*Methodist Church*	*Street*	*Postcard*	*High School*


*Court House*	*Town Square*	*Vintage Photo*	*Train Station*


*Ritz Theatre*	*Masonic Hall*	*Highway Sign*	*7th Street 1900s*


*Presbyterian 1910*	*City Park*	Estes Funeral Home Fan	*Courthouse*


*2 Churches*	*Plate - 1st Baptist*	*Methodist*	*5th and Main*	*Train Wreck 1929*


Roof Advertising	1937 Cobb Hotel	1937 Town Sq.	*Souvenir Plate*	1914 Oil Mill


Photo by Orr	Drug Store 1910	1907	Branding


East Side School	Men on Bank Steps	Courthouse 1907	Depot 1909


Black-Gold Band 1934		Class of 1945	Town Day 1908

Memphis, Missouri

Memphis, Missouri is the county seat of Scotland County with a population of 1,822 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1843. Scotland County's first courthouse was completed in 1845, but it was declared unsafe and a second courthouse was build in the town square in 1856. It served until it was condemned in 1905 and was razed shortly afterwards. The latest courthouse was built in 1907. Scotland County figures prominently in two Civil War engagements. In the 1920s Memphis was the birthplace of The Pheasant Aircraft Company.


*Main Street*	*Theatre*	*Main Street*	*Church*


*Church*	*City Hall*	*Court House postcard*	*Court House*


*West Side Square 1908*	*South Side Square 1920*	*Baptist church*	*Old Courthouse*


*Furniture Store*	*Vintage Photo*	*Photo 1800s*	*Highway Sign*	*Post Office*


*Old Courthouse*	*Souvenir Key Chain*	*Souvenir Apron*	*Souvenir*	*Vintage Photo*	*1897 Poster*


*Antique Fair Badges 1975-80*	*Southside, postcard*	*Vintage postcard 1900s*	*Eastern Star Penny*


*1st Methodist Episcopal*	*Vintage pc Old Courthouse*	*1st Presbyterian Church*	*Issac-Lizzie Drake*	*Greeting Card*


*Clothier 1911*	Methodist Church	*Homes 1920*	*1935 Court*	*Cabinet Photo*


*1910 1st Christian*	*1908 1st Methodist*	*1987 Antiques Fair*	*1991 Antiques Fair*


*Residence*	*1909 Chruch Group*	*Card*	*Diggers*


*Young Girl*	*1910 School*	*1947 School*	*Lady*	*1907 Swimming Hole*


School	1890 photo	CDVPhoto	CDV Photo	1915 photo	Sunrise Motel


Scotland Co Fair 1919	Card Dish 1900	Central Hotel 1885


School	Opener	Dish	1891 Central Hotel Ad


Baptist Church 1917	Baptist Church	Combs House	Lake Park


Court House 1950s	High School	Rexall Drugs	Memorabilia


Band 1910	Bridge Post Card	Christian Church	Vintage Race Car


Scenery	Scenery	New Court House 1907	North Side


Scenery	Rev Smith Home 1910	School Cup	GAR 1924	Simington


West Side		Mason's Opera	Saturday 1907

Memphis, Indiana

Memphis, INDIANA is a designated "Place" in Clark County. The population at the 2010 census was 695. The village was actually begun in 1852 and a post office was established 2 years later. The original settlers were from Memphis, Tennessee - thus its name. The location is just north of Louisville, Kentucky.


*Memphis*	*Main Street 1913*	*Memphis tornado*	*Memphis Truck Stop*


Street Scene	Abandoned School	Canning Label


Historical Marker		Christian Church 1908	Trade Card	Church

Memphis, Alabama

Memphis, ALABAMA is located Pickens County. The 2010 census population was 29, and the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles. There are a total of 10 households and 6 families residing here. It is known as OLD Memphis.


*Ghost Town*	*Deserted*	*Cemetery*	*Willie King Festival 2004*


Charity House	Charity House	Charity House	Charity House


Will Boykin House	Will Boykin House	Will Boykin House	Will Boykin House


Will Boykin House			Will Boykin House

Memphis, Nebraska

Memphis, NEBRASKA is a village in Saunders County. The population was 114 at the 2010 census. There were 47 households and 33 families residing here.


*Bar*	*Post Office*		*Train Station*


*Smallest Post Office*	*Ice House*	1910	*Souvenir Plate*	*Token*

Memphis, Mississippi

Memphis, MISSISSIPPI was a village in De Soto County. The population in 2000 was 87. In 2004, the Village of Memphis officially became part of the town of Walls.

Memphis, Florida

Memphis, FLORIDA is a "Place" in Manatee County. The population at the 2000 census was 7.264 and it has a total area of 3.2 square miles.

Memphis, New York

Memphis, New York is a "hamlet" in the Town of Van Buren, west of Syracuse NY. The small community is spread over a wide area due to the primary use of land for farming. There is a natural spring here known as "Whiskey Hallow" which the local community uses for a fresh source of water.


*Erie Canal-Memphis NY*	*Main Street*	*Main Street*	*Chruch Street*


*Main Street 1909*	*Main Street Postcard 1910*	*Mary Browning*	*Erie Canal - Memphis*


Street Scene			Main Street

Credits

The Historic-Memphis website does not intentionally post copyrighted photos and material without permission or credit. On occasion a "non-credited" photo might possibly be posted because we were unable to find a name to give credit. Because of the nature of our non-commercial, non-profit, educational website, we strongly believe that these photos would be considered "Fair Use. We have certainly made no monetary gain, although those using this website for historic or Genealogy research have certainly profited. If by chance, we have posted your copyrighted photo, please contact us, and we'll remove it immediately, or we'll add your credit if that's your choice. In the past, we have found that many photographers volunteer to have their works included on these pages and we'll also do that if you contact us with a photo that fits a particular page.

The "Historic-Memphis" website would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their contributions which helped make this website possible: Collier County Museums, Woody Savage, Memphis Public Library, Memphis University Library, Memphis Law Library, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis Press Scimitar, Shelby County Register of Deeds, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Business Men's Club, Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis City Park Commission, Memphis Film Commision, Carnival Memphis, Memphis Historical Railroad Page, Memphis Heritage Inc, Beale Street Historic District, Cobblestone Historic District, Memphis Historic Districts, Vance Lauderdale Family Archives, Tennessee State Archives, Library of Congress, Kemmons Wilson Family, Richard S. Brashier, Lee Askew, George Whitworth, and many individuals whose assistance is acknowledged on the pages of their contributions. Special thanks to Memphis Realtor, Joe Spake, for giving us carte blanche access to his outstanding collection of contemporary Memphis photos.

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