Three Rivers in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
General Sherman Tree
Sequoia National Park
Bottom portion of the marker; The General loses a limb-Look closely—the General Sherman Tree has changed since this photo (left) was taken. Can you spot the large limb in the photo that is now missing from the tree itself? The second-largest branch on the Sherman Tree fell in January 2006. No one witnessed the crash. Thankfully, it crushed only some fencing and pavement (right).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2006.
Location. 36° 34.836′ N, 118° 45.114′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, California, in Tulare County. Marker is on Generals Highway (SR198). The marker is located in the parking area to the General Sherman tree. The tree is located in Sequoia National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Three Rivers CA 93271, 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. Cattle Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); For the Good of the Giants (approx. 1.6 miles away); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 2 miles away); Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks (approx. 2 miles away); The CCC Boys (approx. 2 miles away); Colonel Young: A Buffalo Soldier (approx. 2 miles away); Auto Log (approx. 2 miles away); Call the Cavalry! (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Rivers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 9. submitted on September 6, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.