"The planting is part

of a program designed for Kiwanis clubs statewide to enhance their communities

environmentally while cultivating a sense of historical recognition,"

according to Dennis Davenport, the Fayette club's president.

The tulip poplar tree planted

at Hollingsworth is grown from seed collected from one of the tulip poplars

planted by George Washington more than 200 years ago that are still growing

at Mount Vernon, Washington's home in Virginia. Andy's Nursery and Landscape

donated the seedling to the club.

The Hollingsworth House was

originally built in 1906 as a wedding present for Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth

house, which was relocated to its present location in 1998.

The house is currently owned

and operated by the Downtown Development Authority of Fayetteville and

is part of the city's Main Street District. It is available for rental

for special events.

The Metro Fayette Kiwanis Club

meets every Thursday at noon at the IHOP in Fayetteville. For information

about the club, visit its Web site at mfk.go.coolbiz.com .

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