Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Honus Wagner

— Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —

Photographed By Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

1. Honus Wagner Marker

Inscription. No player left a bigger legacy in Hot Springs than "the Flying Dutchman.” He enjoyed the baths and all the activities Hot Springs had to offer, he also participated in civic functions and coached the high school basketball team. Honus played in dozens of classic baseball games at Whittington Park. On Match 19, 1911, he recorded a single, triple and home run while his Hall of Fame manager, Fred Clarke, hit two home runs.

Erected 2012 by Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1911.

Location. 34° 30.434′ N, 93° 3.289′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is on Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0 miles south of Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 999-901 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hot Springs Intracity Transit National Historic Register (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenji Miyazawa (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arkansas Blarney Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dizzy and Daffy Dean (approx.

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¼ mile away); Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball (approx. ¼ mile away); First Hotel and Bath House in the Hot Springs Territory (approx. ¼ mile away); Skirmish at Farr's Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Baseball in Hot Springs (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Photographed By Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

2. Honus Wagner Marker

Photographed By Steve Masler, February 9, 2019

3. Honus Wagner Marker

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Photographed By Steve Masler

4. Honus Wagner

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. 4. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.