Chucalissa, Memphis

Name: Chucalissa
Address: Memphis, United States
Telephone: +1 901 785 3160

#70 among attractions in Memphis

Museum, Native American architecture

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Facts and practical information

The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa is located on and exhibits excavated materials of the Mississippian culture archaeological site known as Chucalissa which means "abandoned house" in Choctaw. The site is located adjacent to the T. O. Fuller State Park within the city of Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Chucalissa was designated National Historic Landmark in 1994 due to its importance as one of the best-preserved and major prehistoric settlement sites in the region. ()

Coordinates: 35°3'44"N, 90°7'48"W

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Whitehaven (Boxtown)Memphis United States

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+1 901 785 3160

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Day trips

Chucalissa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Civil Rights Museum, Blues Hall of Fame, Tom Lee Park, Metal Museum.

6.5 miNE
History of the racial equality movement
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Modern exhibits on blues music
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6.2 miNE
Park
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5.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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5.5 miNE
Church
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6.8 miNE
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6.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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5.5 miNE
Bridge
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0.6 miE
Park
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6.9 miNE
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Bridge
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