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Chucalissa Indian Village

Chucalissa Indian Village is a historic place in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001830.

Memphis, Shelby County, TennesseeListed May 7, 1973NRIS #73001830★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Chucalissa Indian Village?

The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa is located on and exhibits excavated materials of the Mississippian culture archaeological site known as Chucalissa which means "abandoned house" in Chickasaw. The site is located adjacent to the T. O. Fuller State Park within the city of Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Chucalissa was designated National Historic Landmark in 1994 due to its importance as one of the best-preserved and major prehistoric settlement sites in the region.

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Listing details

Name
Chucalissa Indian Village
City
Memphis
County
Shelby County
State
Tennessee
Listed on the National Register
May 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001830
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.06381, -90.12810
When was Chucalissa Indian Village listed on the National Register?

Chucalissa Indian Village was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973.

Where is Chucalissa Indian Village located?

Chucalissa Indian Village is located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee at approximately 35.06381, -90.12810. See the map above.

Is Chucalissa Indian Village a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chucalissa Indian Village is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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