Sultana Disaster Memorial Sign

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51 Riverside Dr
Memphis, TN 38103

The Sultana Disaster Memorial Sign in Memphis, TN serves as a historical marker commemorating the tragic events of the Sultana steamboat explosion in 1865.

Visitors can learn about the disaster and pay their respects to the lives lost through the information provided on the memorial sign.

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John M.
9/13/2023

This plaque pays tribute to the 1,547 people who died aboard the Steamer Sultana back in 1865. We must remember our history and that which led us to here.

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