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Absolute Auction - Pecan Orchard, Homes, Highway Frontage
Historic Pecan Orchard for sale by an online absolute auction in Phillips County, Arkansas. Comprised of 20 +/- acres fronting US Highway 49, just West of the city limits of West Helena. Soil types consist of Loring and Henry Silt Loams, with an average NCCPI rating of 59.7. The farm includes over 75 mature pecan trees, two rental houses and two farm buildings.
According to the owner and former tenants, the predominant pecan varieties are: Money Maker; Mahan; Stewart; Big Dan; Sly; Pabst and Owens. The orchard was begun in the 1930s by owners Dan and Frances Whelchel. Mr. Whelchel was pioneer in the Arkansas Pecan Industry, introducing new varieties to the state, as well as helping many other farmers establish orchards. This orchard was a well established and popular destination for pecan buyers and other orchard owners. Trees vary in age and productive capacity. There had been over 100...
According to the owner and former tenants, the predominant pecan varieties are: Money Maker; Mahan; Stewart; Big Dan; Sly; Pabst and Owens. The orchard was begun in the 1930s by owners Dan and Frances Whelchel. Mr. Whelchel was pioneer in the Arkansas Pecan Industry, introducing new varieties to the state, as well as helping many other farmers establish orchards. This orchard was a well established and popular destination for pecan buyers and other orchard owners. Trees vary in age and productive capacity. There had been over 100 trees up until March of 2020, when a tornado destroyed over 30 trees. Rental income from the orchard during prior years has ranged between $2,500 and $5,000.
This could be an excellent spot for a house and ranchette, commercial use, and/or continued pecan production. See auction brochure for more information.
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