Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Mt. Vernon Walnut
Photographed by Jeff Lovorn, November 18, 2011
1. Mt. Vernon Walnut Marker
Planted February 22, 1932 by the American Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts of Hammond in celebration of Washington's bicentennial. Was transplanted in this location on February 22, 1938 by Hammond Garden Club.
Erected 1957 by Department of Commerce and Industry State of Louisiana.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1901.
Location. 30° 30.29′ N, 90° 27.715′ W. Marker is in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish. It is at the intersection of Northwest Railroad Avenue and West Charlest Street, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hammond LA 70401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater New Orleans. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. 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 New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City Of Hammond (about 800 feet away); Grace Memorial Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hammond Junior College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friendship Circle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of 1st Classroom Bldg. (approx. 0.6 miles away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Cate Square (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Peter Hammond (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. There is not a walnut tree at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 30 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 22, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and the surrounding area in context. • Can you help?
