The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Petrified Wood
Araucarioxylon Arizonicum Knowlton
— Triassic Period —
Found near Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Contributors:
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Zuhl
City of Holbrook, Arizona
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 38° 53.437′ N, 77° 1.545′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Madison Drive Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the National Museum of Natural History. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Triceratops horridus (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round? (about 400 feet away); Cedar of Lebanon (about 400 feet away); Solomon G. Brown (about 400 feet away); How can you help pollinators? (about 500 feet away); Pioneering Plants (about 500 feet away); Colossal Head 4 (replica) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.