Poinsett district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Marked Tree

Marked Tree is a town in Poinsett district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 2,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 13 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 parks and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Parkin Archeological State Park (39 km), Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park (50 km) and Nodena Site (53 km).

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Marked Tree, Arkansas
Marked Tree, Poinsett district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marked Tree at a glance

Location
Poinsett district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 2,501
Coordinates
35.5329° N, 90.4207° W
Places within 50 km
40 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Marked Tree

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Churches near Marked Tree

74 churches within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Black Oak Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marked Tree

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Poinsett Watershed Site One Reservoir (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Marked Tree

53 parks within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Parkin Archeological State Park (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Marked Tree

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Marked Tree Lock (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Marked Tree

28 museums within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Marked Tree Delta Area Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marked Tree

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marked Tree. The closest is Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (34 km); the best-known is Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Marked Tree

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marked Tree
  2. 1 km Marked Tree Delta Area Museum · museum, Poinsett
  3. 7 km Old Hwy 63 · heritage site, Poinsett
  4. 15 km Operating House · heritage site, Poinsett
  5. 1 km Trah Barrier · heritage site, Poinsett
  6. 1 km Marked Tree Lock · heritage site, Poinsett
  7. 8 km Back to Marked Tree

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marked Tree by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1374Black Oak Baptist Church (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs354Poinsett Watershed Site One Reservoir (31 km)
    Parks153Parkin Archeological State Park (39 km)
    Forts & heritage1237Marked Tree Lock (8 km)
    Museums728Marked Tree Delta Area Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07Island Number Thirty-four (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Chickasaw Bluff Number Three (50 km)
    Other attractions02Riverside International Speedway (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery of Saint Clare (64 km)
    Temples01Common People Temple (67 km)

    Marked Tree: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marked Tree?

    Marked Tree Delta Area Museum (museum, about 1 km), Marked Tree Lock (heritage site, about 8 km), Operating House (heritage site, about 8 km), Trah Barrier (heritage site, about 8 km), Old Hwy 63 (heritage site, about 8 km), Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (museum, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marked Tree?

    40 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 12 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Marked Tree?

    Black Oak Baptist Church, about 11 km by road; Buffalo Church (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Marked Tree?

    Poinsett Watershed Site One Reservoir, about 31 km by road; Claypool Reservoir (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Marked Tree?

    Parkin Archeological State Park, about 39 km by road; Southwest Park (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marked Tree?

    Start in Marked Tree, visit Marked Tree Delta Area Museum, then Old Hwy 63, then Operating House, then Trah Barrier, then Marked Tree Lock, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marked Tree?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Marked Tree

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marked Tree’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marked Tree on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.