The Memphis Library opened in September 1973. The library originated through a federally-funded teachers corps that recognized the overwhelming need for a library within the community. In October 1976, the library moved from its storefront facility into a two room school building on Union Street.
Pecky cypress refers to timber with holes throughout. Pecky from sinker cypress tends to have large, rough holes, classified as heavy, due to lengthy water submersion. Medium means there are concentrated, yet mixed hole sizes. Light refers to shallow pecky. Regardless, all pecky cypress is beautiful, durable, and shares the same properties of regular cypress.
The bald cypress is a mostly disease-resistant conifer. However, it is susceptible to brown pocket rot. Brown pocket rot is a fungal disease that infects the bald cypress through its crown.As this fungal disease penetrates the foliage, it enters the trunk and infects the heartwood. The heartwood becomes hollowed with spotted decay and the tree eventually dies. The bald cypress is also susceptible to twig blight.he bald cypress is a mostly disease-resistant conifer. However, it is susceptible to brown pocket rot. Brown pocket rot is a fungal disease that infects the bald cypress through its crown.