Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Umbrella Catalpa Tree
Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
1. Catalpa Tree Marker
This Umbrella Catalpa Tree is one of the first trees brought to Broken Arrow by its settlers, circa 1900
Erected by City of Broken Arrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 36° 3.08′ N, 95° 47.53′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. Marker is at the intersection of West Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east on West Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 W Commercial St, Broken Arrow OK 74012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 302 Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kentucky Colonel Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); F.S. Hurd House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Broken Arrow Public School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralph Blane Boyhood Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katy Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ownby-Rutledge House (approx. ¼ mile away); Fraker-Wells House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Broken Arrow.
Also see . . . Historical Sites.
Summary(Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.)of historical sites located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
2. Catalpa Tree Marker
Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
3. Catalpa Tree
Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
4. Catalpa Tree Marker
This view is from the marker towards the northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
