Rowland J. Darnell House, Memphis

Name: Rowland J. Darnell House
Address: Memphis, United States

#155 among attractions in Memphis

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The Rowland J. Darnell House is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was built in 1907 for Rowland Jones Darnell, a lumber dealer from the North. By 1917, it had been acquired by the hardware dealer A. R. Orgill, followed by another hardware dealer named Leslie Martin Stratton from 1919 to 1924. It was purchased by The Nineteenth Century Club in 1926. ()

Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'10"N, 90°0'49"W

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Midtown (Central Gardens)Memphis United States

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Rowland J. Darnell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

1.6 miNE
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
40 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
1.2 miNE
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Levitt Shell, Memphis
32 min walk • The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 by the City of Memphis and the Works Progress Administration for $11,935, as part of the New Deal.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
32 min walk • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
0.6 miSE
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
15 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
0.9 miSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis
22 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Memphis. The parish buildings are contributing properties in the Central Gardens Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
~280 ftSW
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
2 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
15 min walk • Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church.
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis
34 min walk • Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was established in 1852 as one of the first rural cemeteries in the South. A funeral scene in Paramount's 1993 legal thriller The Firm was filmed here.
1.4 miSE
Park, Playground
Peabody Park, Memphis
36 min walk • Peabody Park is a park run by the city of Memphis that offers a playground, aqua play, and the Raymond Skinner Center. The address of the Raymond Skinner Center is listed as 712 Tanglewood, but the park sits just behind the facility and is bordered by the streets Cooper and Higbee.
1.2 miW
Monuments and statues
Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument, Memphis
31 min walk • The Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument is a bronze sculpture by Charles Henry Niehaus, depicting Confederate States of America Lt.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles
Ashlar Hall, Memphis
18 min walk • Ashlar Hall is a historic mock castle in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rowland J. Darnell House?

Nearby attractions include First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis (2 min walk), Medical District, Memphis (2 min walk), Pinch District, Memphis (2 min walk), Robert M. Carrier House, Memphis (15 min walk).

How to get to Rowland J. Darnell House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rowland J. Darnell House:

Tram

Cleveland Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (8 min walk)
Pauline • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (24 min walk)