West End in Southaven in DeSoto County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

"The Tree"

Photographed by Nicolas Rausch, August 8, 2023

1. "The Tree" Marker

Inscription. This large oak tree located in the adjacent parking lot marks a place of special memories for many Southaven citizens. Before the retail buildings were built in the early 1970s, this tree saw countless players on youth sports teams circle it running for conditioning and athletic disciplinary purposes. "Go to the tree and back" was a strong message sent by coaches back then that quickly grabbed the attention of young players. In the 1980s, "meet me at the tree" needed no further explanation as teenagers used this landmark as the official place where the good times began. Many great memories of high school proms, road trips, sports teams, and the popular routine of "cruising Stateline Road" began right here.

Erected by City of Southaven, Mississippi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.

Location. 34° 59.472′ N, 90° 0.298′ W. Marker is in Southaven, Mississippi, in DeSoto County. It is in West End. It is at the intersection of Northwest Drive and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8994 Northwest Drive, Southaven MS 38671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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: Veteran Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Big Walter Horton (approx. 2.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Albert King (approx. 3.8 miles away); Club Ebony (approx. 3.8 miles away); Po' Monkey's (approx. 3.8 miles away); Charley Patton (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Peavine Branch (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southaven.

Regarding "The Tree". "The Tree" is the large solitary oak that stands in a raised bed in the adjacent parking lot.

Photographed by Nicolas Rausch, October 23, 2023

2. "The Tree" Marker

The marker is on the right of way on the west side of Northwest Drive in Southaven, Mississippi. "The Tree" itself is the one directly behind the marker in this photo.

Photographed by Nicolas Rausch, October 23, 2023

3. "The Tree" Marker

The marker is in front of the Big Lots! store in Southaven, Mississippi.

Photographed by Nicolas Rausch, October 23, 2023

4. "The Tree" Marker

The marker seen looking north on Northwest Drive, toward the intersection with Main Street, Southaven, Mississippi.

Photographed by Nicolas Rausch, August 8, 2023

5. "The Tree"

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Nicolas Rausch of Horn Lake, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Nicolas Rausch of Horn Lake, Mississippi. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Nicolas Rausch of Horn Lake, Mississippi. 5. submitted on October 21, 2023, by Nicolas Rausch of Horn Lake, Mississippi. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.