United States Tennessee Memphis
Mud Island Park
A riverside park featuring a museum, pedestrian bridge, and a to-scale model of the Mississippi River for education and recreation.
- (901) 312-9190
- https://www.memphisriverparks.org/parks/mud-island/
Mud Island Park 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.