Radford, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
American Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
60-100 ft. deciduous tree, varies greatly depending on habitat
Foliage is dull green; fruit orange-brown or purple berries in a cluster
Usually found in stream banks or flood plains
Fruit is eaten by birds
Native Americans used drive fruit as spice
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 37° 7.982′ N, 80° 34.851′ W. Marker is in Radford, Virginia. It can be reached from Unruh Drive east of Robertson Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 Unruh Dr, Radford VA 24141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia and in the Blue Ridge Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Railroad Arrives (a few steps from this marker); Westward Migration (a few steps from this marker); Mary Draper Ingles (within shouting distance of this marker); The City by the River (within shouting distance of this marker); Northern Catalpa (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Guards (within shouting distance of this marker); Glencoe Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Radford People in History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Radford.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
