Birth Place of Elvis

 

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Elvis was born and lived in this house in Tupelo Mississippi until the age of 13 when his parents moved to Memphis. On the grounds they have a museum, the house and of course a gift shop with all things Elvis. Many of the things on display in the museum are the private collection of Janelle McComb a special friend of Elvis.

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Elvis was born Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935 in this house. His father Vernon Elvis Presley built this house for $180. The furniture in the house is not the actual furniture but is accurate for that time period.

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When Elvis was a young boy he used to carry his guitar with him to school and would often play it for the other school children. When Elvis was entering the 8th grade his father moved the family to Memphis but before they left Elvis put on a concert for the kids in Tupelo.

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