James Lee House (239 Adams Avenue, Memphis) Explained

James Lee House
Coordinates:35.1469°N -90.0475°W
Added:October 2, 1978
Refnum:78002633

The James Lee House is a historic house in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1869 for James Lee, Sr., the founder of a river steamboat company and an iron works.[1] It was later inherited by his son, James Lee, Jr., a maritime attorney.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 2, 1978.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: James Lee House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. May 16, 2017.
  2. Web site: Lee, James, House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. May 16, 2017.

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