Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

James G. Eddy

April 7, 1881 - June 5, 1964

Photographed By Erik Christeson, July 17, 2017

1. James G. Eddy Marker

Inscription. Whose deep concern for the conservation and improvement of our forests led him to establish the Eddy Tree Breeding Station on this site in 1925. His own effort and funds created this oldest forest genetics research institution in the Western Hemisphere. The name was changed to the Institute of Forest Genetics in 1932. In 1935 it was deeded to the people of the United States. Businessman, scientist, conservationist, and a true pioneer, his foresight and generous effort advanced the science of forest genetics many years and helped to conserve the supply of forest products for the future.

Erected 1964 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 38° 44.384′ N, 120° 44.538′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. Marker can be reached from Carson Road, 0.3 miles east of Union Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2480-2500 Carson Road, Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Smith Flat House (approx. ¾ mile away); Boeger Winery

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Swift Berry (approx. 2.6 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Druid Monument (approx. 3 miles away); Upper Central House (approx. 3 miles away); J. Wonderly House / N.C. Fassett Groceries & Provisions / Burn & McBride / Lofty Lou’s Yarn Shop (approx. 3 miles away); John Mohler Studebaker (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placerville.

More about this marker. The marker is in the Eddy Arboretum, on the grounds of the Institute of Forest Genetics, near the main office building. It is accessible only during business hours Monday through Friday.

Eddy Arboretum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Erik Christeson, July 17, 2017

2. Eddy Arboretum

Marker can be seen on the monument through the archway.

The Institute of Forest Genetics image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Erik Christeson, July 17, 2017

3. The Institute of Forest Genetics

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Erik Christeson, July 17, 2017

4. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on July 23, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.