Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ghost Tree Island
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
1. Ghost Tree Island Marker
Ghost Tree Island got it's name because of the giant sycamores with the white bark.
It is our hope that a stroll through Ghost Tree Island will add some joy to your life and that you will go on to add to the lives of others.
The Winstead Family
Erected by City of Danville and the family of Therit Winstead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 36° 33.721′ N, 79° 22.055′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It can be reached from Northside Drive one mile south of Stinson Drive. The Marker is located on Ghost Tree Island along the Riverwalk Trail between Angler's Park and Dan Daniel Memorial Park. The closest building is the Danville Water Treatment Plant on Northside Drive. Closest parking is at Angler's Park at the southern end of Northside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Northside Drive, Danville VA 24540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Native American Presence (approx. Ό mile away); Archer T. Gammon (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rotary International (approx. 0.9 miles away); Our Veterans: A Salute (approx. 0.9 miles
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More about this marker. The Marker was damaged by a falling tree, however the full text remains readable.
Regarding Ghost Tree Island. Ghost Tree Island is a small island in the Dan River that is crossed by Danville's Riverwalk Trail. The island is owned by the family of the late Therit Winstead, a former member of Danville City Council, who originally granted permission for the public Riverwalk Trail to cross upon his island.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
2. Ghost Tree Island Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
3. Ghost Tree Island Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
4. Ghost Tree Island
The island is a trailhead along the Riverwalk Trail.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
5. Ghost Tree
This giant sycamore is called a ghost tree due to its white coloring that often gives off an eerie glow during the evening.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 1, 2025
6. Ghost Trees
The large number of ghost trees, such as those pictured here along the Riverwalk Trail, are the historical source of the island's name.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 83 times this year. Last updated on February 12, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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