Who Owned Graceland Before Elvis Presley?

Discover the history of Graceland and who lived there before Elvis Presley purchased it in 1957.

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Graceland was originally owned by the Moore family, who built the house in 1939. They named the property after a relative, Grace. Elvis Presley purchased Graceland in 1957 and it became his famous residence until his death in 1977.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What year did Elvis Presley buy Graceland? Elvis Presley purchased Graceland in 1957.
  2. What was Graceland originally named after? Graceland was named after a relative named Grace.
  3. When was Graceland built? Graceland was built in 1939.
  4. Who were the original owners of Graceland? The original owners of Graceland were the Moore family.