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The University Of West Tennessee
McLemore Ave., Memphis,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 6' 55.890072",
-90° 2' 9.177324"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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In 1900, the University of West Tennessee was established in Jackson by Dr. Miles V. Lynk, M.D. Seven years later, he moved it to Memphis. A graduate of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Lynk was editor of the The Medical and Surgical Observer, the first medical journal for Blacks, and served as the school's president. UWT offered degrees in a variety of medical fields and played an important role in providing health-care education for Blacks in Memphis. The school closed in 1924.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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See all Tennessee African American History locations. |
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The University Of West Tennessee Historical Marker Location Map, Memphis, Tennessee Map
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