Burkle Estate, Memphis

Name: Burkle Estate
Address: 826 N 2nd St, Memphis, 38107-2302, United States
Telephone: +1 901-527-3427

#47 among attractions in Memphis

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Burkle Estate is a historic home at 826 North Second Street in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also known as the Slavehaven. Although disputed by some historians, the Burkle Estate is claimed by some to have been part of the Underground Railroad- a secret network of way stations to help slaves escape to freedom in the northern states. The house was constructed in 1849 by a German immigrant by the name of Jacob Burkle. ()

Established: 1997 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 35°9'53"N, 90°2'36"W

Address

826 N 2nd StNorth MemphisMemphis 38107-2302 United States

Contact

+1 901-527-3427

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Burkle Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mississippi River Museum, Pyramid Arena, Hernando de Soto Bridge, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.

1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Mississippi River Museum, Memphis
35 min walk • The Mississippi River Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, is a cultural beacon that offers an in-depth exploration of the lifeblood waterway of the American South. This museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of the...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
20 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.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Hernando de Soto Bridge, Memphis
36 min walk • The Hernando de Soto Bridge is a tied-arch bridge carrying Interstate 40 across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee. The design is a continuous cantilevered cable-stayed steel through arch, with bedstead endposts.
1.3 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis
33 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.
1 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
25 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 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis
31 min walk • The Fire Museum of Memphis is located in Fire Engine House No. 1 on 118 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. In the heart of downtown Memphis, the FMOM is considered the premiere fire museum in the country, dedicated to documenting and promoting the local history of fire fighting and educating the public in fire and life safety.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Magevney House, Memphis
31 min walk • The Magevney House is a historic residence on 198 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is located in the Victorian Village of Memphis and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the oldest residences remaining in Memphis.
1.2 miS
Church, Spiritual, Performing arts
Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis
32 min walk • Calvary Episcopal Church, located at 102 North Second Street at Adams Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States, is an historic Episcopal church, founded August 6, 1832 by the Rev. Thomas Wright.
1.3 miSW
Bridge
Memphis Suspension Railway, Memphis
33 min walk • The Memphis Suspension Railway or Mud Island Monorail is a suspended monorail that connects the city center of Memphis with the entertainment park on Mud Island.
1.1 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Memphis
28 min walk • In 1832, the city of Memphis, Tennessee deeded the church a site at the corner of Poplar Avenue and Third Street. The present building was built in 1884 and was designed by architect Edward Culliatt Jones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miS
Ship
Delta Queen, Memphis
28 min walk • The Delta Queen is an American sternwheel steamboat. She is known for historically cruising the major rivers that constitute the tributaries of the Mississippi River, particularly in the American South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burkle Estate open?

Burkle Estate is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Burkle Estate?

Nearby attractions include Uptown, Memphis (2 min walk), Greenlaw Addition Historic District, Memphis (10 min walk), George Collins Love House, Memphis (12 min walk), Harbor Town, Memphis (17 min walk).

How to get to Burkle Estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burkle Estate:

Tram

North End • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (16 min walk)
Overton • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (19 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (16 min walk)