Henry in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Centennial Tree
Planted in 1882
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
1. The Centennial Tree Marker
Henry’s Centennial Tree, also known as “The Big Tree,” was planted the same year the town of Henry was established, by David & Lucenda Wiley, in from of their business, Lucenda’s Millinery Shop.
The tree’s circumference was 30 ft. and its height was 95 ft. It survived at least two tornadoes, in 1971 & 1984, losing 10 ft. of its height in 1971. It also survived the fire in 1986, which destroyed the Big Tree Café & Bar and forced the closing of Goyle’s Grocery, where this monument now rests.
In recognition of this landmark, our community established a Tree & Beautification Board on Arbor Day, April 26, 2002.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 44° 52.659′ N, 97° 28.108′ W. Marker is in Henry, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker and Centennial Tree are located beside the sidewalk on the north side of the Henry Volunteer Fire Department. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace of South Dakota Amateur Baseball (approx. 4.3 miles away).
Also see . . . Henry, South Dakota.
A post office called Henry has been in operation since 1879. Henry was platted in 1882. It was named for J. E. Henry, a pioneer settler. The population was 256 at the 2020 census.(Submitted on January 16, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
2. The Centennial Tree Monument
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
3. The Centennial Tree Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2022
4. The Henry Centennial Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
