Famed as the primary residence of Elvis Presley, Graceland is a 13.8-acre estate that features a famous mansion. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, it was originally built during the early 20th century. Since 1982, Graceland has been used as a museum for tourists. It was declared a national landmark in 1991.
Graceland was established in the early 20th century as a farm by the publisher of the "Memphis Daily Appeal," S.E. Toof. He named the estate after his daughter, Grace, who eventually inherited the location.
In 1939 Ruth Moore and her husband, Dr. Thomas Moore, were given the land. They built the large colonial-style mansion that still stands to this day.
Elvis Presley purchased the property for $100,000 in 1957. He moved in with his parents and Priscilla Beaulieu, who eventually became his wife. Elvis lived at the location until his death in 1977.
Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis and Priscilla, inherited Graceland in 1993 at the age of 25. After capitalizing on the tourism, she sold 85 percent of the estate in 2005.
George W. Bush
Former U.S. President George W. Bush used the site to host a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, an avid Elvis fan, on June 30, 2006. It was the only time that a U.S. residence other than an embassy, the White House or presidential retreat had been used to host a joint visit between a current U.S. president and the head of a visiting foreign government.