Orange Mound Collaborative

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Orange Mound was originally a part of the 5,000 acre Deaderick Plantation which, established in 1825, was one of the first settlements of land ceded by the Chickasaw Indians to the United States.

Then, it was five miles away from the tiny village of Memphis, along an Indian trail through the woods called the "Pontotoc Trace" (now Lamar Avenue). Read More...

Pages & Links

Pages created by us and Links concerning our neighborhood and local area.

Documents & Pages: Add; Neighborhood Schools; Dial 2-1-1 to Find Help, ANY HELP; WIND, CDC; WIND, CDC Community Share Fair August 3, 2019

External Links: Add; City of Memphis; City of Memphis - Parks and Neighborhoods Division; Orange Mound Directory; Register Your Neighborhood - Memphis Office of Community Affairs

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We should show more neighborhood pride

I am so happy to find this site in this community. My family was raised here in the Mound and we all went to Melrose. I played basketball, not well, and ran track for Melrose Jr. High. I was in... more

Started: June 20th 2011Replies: 0

Melrose High School

In past months, there has been a lot of discussion about what should happen to Melrose High School. Should the building be torned down? If not, how should the building be reused? By Beverly Perkins more

Started: February 25th 2000Replies: 0

Memories of the Mound

The Orange Mound Collaborative is currently collecting information to document the history of Orange Mound. The organization wants the history of the neighborhood to be told through those that lived... more

Started: February 25th 2000Replies: 0

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Orange Mound Collaborative Real Estate and Home Values

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First Time Home Buyer Financial Assistance: This is the second in a series of articles for first-time home buyers. This article discusses the exceptional opportunities that exist for financial assistance for First-Time Home Buyers. First Time Home...
Tags: Association – Thrifty – First Time Homebuyer – Homes – Staff Pick

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Neighborhood Resource Guide

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First-Time Home Buyers: What To Do Before You Look: Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. Here are a few tips of how to be better prepared for the home-buying process. Buying your first home may be one of the most exciting—and...
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Roof Replacements: No margin for error: I am sure that you have read or heard about roofing projects. You are familiar with the terminology (FRTP, Ice Damming, Ice and Water Shield, Required Venting, etc.). Perhaps your Association has spent several ...
Tags: Association – Financial – Maintenance