Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Survivor Tree

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

1. Survivor Tree Marker

Inscription.

This American Elm was surrounded by a parking lot filled with burning vehicles on April 19, 1995. It survived the impact of the explosion and became known as the Survivor Tree, an important symbol of resilience to the family members of those killed, survivors, rescue workers and people around the country. Photographs of this tree date back to the 1920's when it stood in the backyard of a family's home.

Erected by Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1995.

Location. 35° 28.405′ N, 97° 30.998′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 North Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Team 5 Requiem (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Survivor Tree (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (a

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few steps from this marker); Rescuer Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Journal Record Building South Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Children's Area (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . . Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Survivor Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

2. Survivor Tree

Survivor Tree From Reflecting Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

3. Survivor Tree From Reflecting Pool

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

4. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.