Lodi in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic Tree

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 1, 2010

1. Historic Tree Marker

Inscription. The Palmer Tree, a stately burr oak was a mere acorn in front of the Palmer Family log cabin, when Lodi was settled in 1848. Its testimony to a peaceful community continues, as it stands proudly to welcome all who enter the Lodi Valley Historical Society

Dedicated on Arbor Day - April 26, 1997
Lodi, Wisconsin USA

Erected 1997.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1848.

Location. 43° 18.769′ N, 89° 31.537′ W. Marker is in Lodi, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Sodders Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 173 South Main Street, Lodi WI 53555, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Military Road - 100 Mile Point (approx. 3.7 miles away); Nathan Dane (approx. 4½ miles away); The Merrimac Ferry (approx. 6 miles away); Wallis Rowan and His Cabin (approx. 7.8 miles away); John Muir View

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(approx. 8 miles away); Veterans of the American Revolution Memorial Bridge (approx. 8.1 miles away); Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Circus (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Historic Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 1, 2010

2. Historic Tree

The marker is on the rock at the lower left

Lodi Valley Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, August 1, 2010

3. Lodi Valley Historical Society

The Lodi Valley Historical Society is under the historic tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,318 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.