Hope in Hempstead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Catalpa Tree

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

1. Catalpa Tree Marker

Inscription. This tree is believed to have been planted in 1912 when the railroad station was built. Local residents remember the days when its limbs were so long that they nearly touched the ground. A cannon sat next to this tree prior to World War II but this relic was donated to the scrap-drive like so many other things in town.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33° 40.133′ N, 93° 35.563′ W. Marker is in Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead County. Marker is at the intersection of West Division Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Division Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Division St, Hope AR 71801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mail Pole (a few steps from this marker); Merchants Of Hope (a few steps from this marker); President William Jefferson Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Inspection Car (within shouting distance of this marker); "I Still Believe In A Place Called Hope" (approx. ¼ mile away); William Jefferson Clinton

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Boyhood Home Of Bill Clinton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ephesus Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hope.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

2. Catalpa Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.