About Memphis
Memphis is a village in Saunders County, in eastern Nebraska. The population was 109 at the 2020 census, compared with 114 in 2010 and 106 in 2000. The village covers about 0.09 square miles.
History
Memphis was established in the 1880s, when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. Early settlers who had come from Memphis, Tennessee influenced the choice of name. The land owner, Jack C. Owen, declined to have the town named Owenville, so Memphis became the second choice.
Memphis State Recreation Area
Memphis State Recreation Area, at 799 County Road D, is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers 163 acres around a 48-acre lake, stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. The area is open for tent and RV camping, fishing, hiking and non-powered boating, and has a playground and picnic shelters. There are 18 electric campsites along with basic and primitive sites, all first come, first served. Boats are held to 5 miles per hour, which suits canoes and kayaks.
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Memphis was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad expanded to the area, on land owned by Jack C. Owen. The town was originally slated to be named “Owenville” after Owen, but he declined the honor, and it was instead named for Memphis, Tennessee, home to many of the early settlers.
One of the smallest and most densely built villages in Saunders County, Memphis covers just 0.089 square miles and had a 2020 population of 109.
Navigate & Explore Memphis
Get directions: search "Memphis Nebraska" in Waze or Google Maps
Road Conditions: Nebraska 511 — 511.nebraska.gov
Saunders County Cameras: View Saunders County cameras