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Yes, here are some interesting facts about Memphis, Indiana:
1. Memphis was established in 1846 and was named after Memphis, Egypt.
2. The town was once a major stop on the Underground Railroad, and several homes and buildings in the area were known to have been used as safe houses for runaway slaves.
3. Memphis is home to the annual Memphis Street Festival, which has been held on the last Saturday in July since 1979.
4. The town is also home to the Memphis Speedway, a quarter-mile dirt oval that has hosted stock car races since the 1950s.
5. Another popular attraction in Memphis is the Stuckwisch Round Barn, a historic structure that was built in 1908 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6. Memphis is part of Clark County School District and students attend Henryville Jr/Sr High School.
7. The median income for households in Memphis is $58,333, which is higher than the national average.
8. The population in Memphis as of 2021 is just over 700 residents.
9. Memphis is located about 17 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky.
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