Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Honus Wagner

— Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —

Photographed by Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

1. Honus Wagner Marker

Inscription. No player left a bigger legacy in Hot Springs than "the Flying Dutchman.” He enjoyed the baths and all the activities Hot Springs had to offer, he also participated in civic functions and coached the high school basketball team. Honus played in dozens of classic baseball games at Whittington Park. On Match 19, 1911, he recorded a single, triple and home run while his Hall of Fame manager, Fred Clarke, hit two home runs.

Erected 2012 by Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1911.

Location. 34° 30.434′ N, 93° 3.289′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is on Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0 miles south of Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 999-901 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains.

It is also in the American South

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and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Memorial Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “We Bathe the World” (about 300 feet away); Dr. and Mrs. D.E. Kloss (about 400 feet away); Ouachita and Central Avenue (about 400 feet away); The Malco Theatre (about 500 feet away); Hot Springs/Garland County Ambulance Service (about 600 feet away); Cy Young (about 700 feet away); Hot Springs Intracity Transit National Historic Register (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Photographed by Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

2. Honus Wagner Marker

Photographed by Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

3. Honus Wagner Marker

Honus Wagner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Masler

4. Honus Wagner

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. 4. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.