This historical marker commemorates the birth of Vernon Presley, the father of Elvis Presley, on April 10, 1916, in a house which once stood at the site. In 1933, Vernon married Gladys Smith and in 1935 Elvis Aaron Presley was born. On Elvis’ 13th birthday, Gladys took him to the local Tupelo Hardware Store with the purpose of buying a gun. Elvis begged her to purchase him a guitar instead. This purchase led to Elvis becoming known as the King of Rock & Roll. Vernon Presley later died in Memphis in 1979. This marker is located at 440 Barnes Road in Tremont, near the Itawamba County Airport.
This historical marker commemorates the birth of Vernon Presley, the father of Elvis Presley, on April 10, 1916, in a house which once stood at the site. In 1933, Vernon married Gladys Smith and in 1935 Elvis Aaron Presley was born. On Elvis’ 13th birthday, Gladys took him to the local Tupelo Hardware Store with the purpose of buying a gun. Elvis begged her to purchase him a guitar instead. This purchase led to Elvis becoming known as the King of Rock & Roll. Vernon Presley later died in Memphis in 1979. This marker is located at 440 Barnes Road in Tremont, near the Itawamba County Airport.