National Register of Historic Places

Sculptures of Dionicio Rodriguez at Memorial Park Cemetery

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Listed
January 31, 1991
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001867

About this property

Memorial Park Cemetery was founded in 1924 by E. Clovis Hinds on initial 54 acres (.22 km2). It is located at 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. Different species of trees of different ages, as well as bushes, can be found throughout the cemetery, enhancing the atmosphere of a park-like setting. The cemetery is noted for its Crystal Shrine Grotto, a hand-built cave depicting Biblical scenes built by artist Dionicio Rodriguez. The cemetery is owned by the private death care industry company, NorthStar Memorial Group, based in Houston.

Location

5668 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
35.10862, -89.87371

Categories

ART
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Sculptures of Dionicio Rodriguez at Memorial Park Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 1991.

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