Cheap Memphis Hotels
Memphis is located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River and the largest city in the state of Tennessee. Founded in 1819 and name after the ancient capitol of Egypt, Memphis was originally a bustling 19th century port town and exporter of cotton until yellow fever epidemics in the 1870s drastically reduced the population. Today Memphis is known for its annual Memphis Carnivale celebrations that take place in June, and for the various musicians that got their start in the city during the 1950s. If you are planning a vacation to Memphis, this page provides information and links for discounts on cheap hotels in Memphis.
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Founded
1819 by Andrew Jackson, James Winchester and John Overton
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Due to the epidemic, Memphis installed the nation's first sewage system
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During the 1880s an artesian water supply was discovered and Memphis continues to be famous for its pure water supply
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Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis in 1968
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Located on the Mississippi River
