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Memphis History and Facts

Historical and factual information about the city of Memphis.
Congressman Steve Cohen
Biography of U.S. Congressman, Steve Cohen
Mayor Willie Herenton - W.W. Herenton - Memphis Mayor
Biographical information on mayor of Memphis, Willie Herenton
The Ghost of Brinkley Female College
The legend of the ghost of the Brinkley Female College in Memphis, TN
Memphis Area Casualties of War
Memphis area soldiers who were killed in action in the War on Terror
Memphis Area Missing Persons
Information on missing persons from the Memphis area
The Memphis Belle
Information on the B-17, "The Memphis Belle"
The Robin Hood Hills Murders
The story of the Robin Hoods Hills Murders and the convictions of the West Memphis Three
The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Information on the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the subsequent arrest and conviction of James Earl Ray
Dr. Willie W. Herenton
Biographical information on mayor of Memphis, Willie Herenton
The Pyramid Arena
Facts and other information about the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, TN
Memphis' Tallest Buildings
Information and photos on the tallest buildings in Memphis, TN.
Excerpts from Historic Photos of Memphis
Photos excerpted from the book, "Historic Photos of Memphis"
The History of Memphis
A brief history of Memphis, TN
Memphis Facts and Figures
Demographic information and other statistics for the city of Memphis, Tennessee
Historic Photos of Memphis
Review of the book, "Historic Photos of Memphis"
Elmwood Cemetery
Photo tour of one of Memphis' most historic cemeteries.

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