Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis

Name: Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument
Address: Memphis, United States

#89 among attractions in Memphis

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The Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument is a bronze sculpture by Charles Henry Niehaus, depicting Confederate States of America Lt. General and first-era Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest mounted atop a horse, wearing a uniform of the Confederate States Army. It was formerly installed in Forrest Park in Memphis, Tennessee. The statue was cast in Paris. Forrest and his wife are buried in front of the monument, after being moved there from Elmwood Cemetery in a ceremony on November 11, 1904. The cornerstone for the monument was laid on May 30, 1901 and the monument was dedicated on May 16, 1905. It was removed on December 20, 2017 and is currently in the possession of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Plans are for the statue to be re-erected on the grounds of the SCV National Headquarters in Columbia, Tennessee. ()

Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'21"N, 90°2'5"W

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Downtown Memphis (Medical District)Memphis United States

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Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, Sun Studio, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
23 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
~870 ftW
Legendary studio that hosted rock icons
Sun Studio, Memphis
5 min walk • Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business.
0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
22 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
39 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
1 miW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
25 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
0.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
25 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis
14 min walk • St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Memphis architect Bayard Snowden Cairns, located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and the former cathedral of the old statewide Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.
0.8 miW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
20 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
29 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1.3 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
33 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
1.2 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
30 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument?

Nearby attractions include Sun Studio, Memphis (5 min walk), Lowenstein House, Memphis (7 min walk), James Lee House, Memphis (9 min walk), Woodruff-Fontaine House, Memphis (11 min walk).

How to get to Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument:

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Dunlap • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (5 min walk)
Orleans • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (5 min walk)