Hampton in Franklin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

European Larch Tree

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026

1. European Larch Tree Marker

Inscription.
This European Larch Tree was planted in 1876 by I.W. Myers, a pioneer school teacher in Hampton. It is known as the Centennial Tree.

Dedicated on July 4, 1976

Erected 1976 by Daughters of the American Revolution (Candlestick Chapter), the Hampton Garden Club and the History and Heritage Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Historic Trees, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 42° 44.55′ N, 93° 12.485′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Iowa, in Franklin County. It can be reached from the intersection of 1st Avenue Northwest. Marker is located on the grounds of Franklin County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 1st Ave NW, Hampton IA 50441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); G.A.R. Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hampton Public Library (about 400 feet away); Power To The People (approx. 4 miles away); The Old Stone House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Franklin County Pioneers (approx. 4.9 miles away); Coulter Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.2 miles away); Ackley, Iowa Veterans Memorial (approx. 15.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026

2. European Larch Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.