Dr. Joseph Edison Walker

Historical marker location:

Mississippi Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of Mississippi Boulevard and Edith Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Mississippi Boulevard.)

1880-1958.

The famous Battle of Franklin during the Civil War was one of the deadliest battles of the conflict. It took place on November 30, 1864, and resulted in over 8,000 casualties, including over 2,000 deaths.