United States Tennessee Memphis
Magevney House
A historic 19th-century cottage, one of the city's oldest residences, now serving as a museum displaying pre-Civil War life.
- 198 Adams Avenue
- (901) 523-1484
- https://moshmemphis.com/explore/attractions/historic-houses/
Magevney House Guides
Top Historic Sites & Landmarks in Memphis
kaylee (Kaylee Giacomini) Memphis, Tennessee is steeped in rich culture, art, and history dating back to the 19th century. Although a landlocked town, Memphis’ vicinity to the Mississippi River made it a major freshwater trading route that helped grow the city from a few quaint homes and shops to a booming Southern metropolis. Memphis played a major role in United States history, from being at the forefront of civil rights activism to the conception of Rock and Roll music. Take a step back in time to the 19th century or the 1950’s and check out some of Memphis’ most historic sites and landmarks.