Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trees of Knowledge
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 2, 2018
1. Trees of Knowledge Marker
Inscription.
Trees of Knowledge. . These two trees were grown from acorns in slop jars, by Uncle Dick Hatcher. He planted them not long after the courthouse was built in 1928. They received their name from Judge Wise's habit of using the benches beneath the trees to sit on while teaching Masonic knowledge to new members. Later local townsmen sat on the benches under the shade and discussed city happenings.,
City of Humble Preservation Committee , 1998, City Officials: , Mayor: Wilson Archer , Mayor Protem: David Pierce , Councilmembers: Byron Calfee, Allen Lee, , Robert Killion, Donald McMannes , City Manager: James Baker , City Secretary: Georgia Fields.
These two trees were grown from acorns in slop jars, by Uncle Dick Hatcher. He planted them not long after the courthouse was built in 1928. They received their name from Judge Wise's habit of using the benches beneath the trees to sit on while teaching Masonic knowledge to new members. Later local townsmen sat on the benches under the shade and discussed city happenings.
City of Humble Preservation Committee
1998
City Officials:
Mayor: Wilson Archer
Mayor Protem: David Pierce
Councilmembers: Byron Calfee, Allen Lee,
Robert Killion, Donald McMannes
City Manager: James Baker
City Secretary: Georgia Fields
Erected 1998 by City of Humble Preservation Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 29° 59.878′ N, 95° 15.85′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 East Main Street, Humble TX 77338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M. (a few steps from this marker); Pangburn Building (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
