Eureka Springs in Carroll County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Basin Park Sycamore

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

1. The Basin Park Sycamore Marker

Inscription. I stood here growing so many years,
I shared your laughter, I shared your tears.
My life was good, beginning to end,
and this is a wish I'd like to send.

Be happy and kind to all around,
and let not sorrow be ever found.
The spirit of me is in this park,
I watch over you in light and dark.

This little old bench is just a part.
I love you all with all my heart.
So please hold back your tears for me,
and just go out and plant a tree.

The Basin Park Sycamore

Bench Provided By: Carving in the Ozarks
Carving By: Gary Keenan

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 36° 24.116′ N, 93° 44.261′ W. Marker is in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Carroll County. It is on Spring Street north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north. Marker and bench are in Basin Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eureka Springs AR 72632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in 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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

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: The Southern Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American and World War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker);

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The Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Basin Bath House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perry House - Basin Park Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Chandler Mall Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); "Mud" Street and "Underground Eureka" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka Springs.

The Basin Park Sycamore Bench and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

2. The Basin Park Sycamore Bench and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

3. Basin Park

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.