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Solebury Township near New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Grandchild of Cambridge Elm

 
 
Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Russell Galen, May 14, 2017
1. Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker
Inscription. Grandchild of Cambridge Elm under which Washington took command 7-3-1775. Raised and given by Alice Paret Dorsey. Marked by Bucks County Chapter D. A. R.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1773.
 
Location. 40° 19.746′ N, 74° 56.655′ W. Marker is near New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Solebury Township. Marker is on Bowman's Hill Tower Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Red Cedar (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thompson-Neely House (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Pidcock (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thompson-Neely Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Unknown Soldiers of the Continental Army (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Nakashima (approx. 0.9 miles away); Goat Hill Overlook (approx. 1.7 miles away in New Jersey); Delaware Canal (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Hope.
 
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No actual elm to be seen.
   
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— Submitted May 14, 2017, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey.
 
Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Russell Galen, May 14, 2017
2. Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker
Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Russell Galen, May 14, 2017
3. Grandchild of Cambridge Elm Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2017, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2017, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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