The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Smokey Bear Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2013
1. Smokey Bear Blue Spruce Marker
Planted April 11, 1984 to honor the 40th birthday of Smokey Bear
by John R. Block, Secretary of Agriculture
R. Max Peterson, Chief, USDA Forest Service
and the Forester's Wives Club of Washington, D.C.
Erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1855.
Location. 38° 53.297′ N, 77° 1.903′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Southwest (U.S. 1) and Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Southwest. The marker is near the western parking area of the USDA building near the corner of 14th Street and Jefferson Drive Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilson Memorial Arch (about 300 feet away); James Wilson (about 400 feet away); a different
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Also see . . .
1. The Smokey Bear Statute. (Submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
2. Smokey Bear: 75 Years of a Brand Icon. (Submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2013
2. Smokey Bear Blue Spruce Marker
Wide view of the marker and the blue spruce, with the USDA building in the background.
Photographed By Ad Council, circa 1959
3. Early Smokey Bear campaign from the Ad Council.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
