The Dreaming Tree

The Dreaming Tree (HM11GP)

Location: Marceline, MO 64658 Linn County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 43.928', W 92° 56.637'

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This large cottonwood tree still stands where Walt and Ruth played and waded in the spring that runs at its base. Daydreaming under the giant cottonwood young Walt Disney would observe the whole of nature surrounding him - the bugs, animals, birds, and sounds of the wind. He later called these adventures "belly botany," and drew from these childhood memories in his "Mickey Mouse" and "Silly Symphony" cartoons.

He apparently never outgrew his need for inspiration from his favorite spot. On his trips back to Marceline, he always put aside time for reflection back under his dreaming tree.

This tree is register as a historic tree by American Forest.

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HM NumberHM11GP
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Date Added Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at 12:06am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 504803 N 4398028
Decimal Degrees39.73213333, -92.94395000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 43.928', W 92° 56.637'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 43' 55.68" N, 92° 56' 38.22" W
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Area Code(s)660
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-302 W Broadway St, Marceline MO 64658, US
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