Elvis Presley Birthplace facts for kids
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The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a special museum in Tupelo, Mississippi. It helps us remember where the famous American musician Elvis Presley was born. This important place is also part of the Mississippi Blues Trail, which celebrates the history of blues music in Mississippi.
Discovering Elvis Presley's Childhood Home
The museum site shows you several interesting things. You can see the small house where Elvis was born. This type of home is called a shotgun house. It has rooms lined up one after another, from the front door to the back. The site also has a museum, a chapel, and the Assembly of God Church building. This was the church where the Presley family went to worship.
Elvis's Early Life in Tupelo
Elvis's parents, Vernon and Gladys, faced tough times when he was a baby. They had to move out of their home when Elvis was just a few years old. This was because they could not afford the payments. Vernon and Gladys worked many different jobs while they lived in Tupelo. They moved several times during the thirteen years they spent in Mississippi.
A Close Call with a Tornado
In 1936, a very strong tornado hit about 8 miles (13 km) outside Tupelo. This storm caused a lot of damage and sadly, many people lost their lives. Luckily, the Presley family's house was safe. The family was not harmed by the tornado.
