Spring Valley in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Korean Cherry Trees

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 2018

1. Korean Cherry Trees Marker

Inscription. These trees uniquely named recognize their origins. Originally planted at this site April 8, 1943 by Sungman Rhee, independence leader and first Korean President and American University President Dr. Paul P. Douglass, as a living symbol to the concern University intellectuals shared for the independence of Korea, oppressed people, and the realization of democracy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1943.

Location. 38° 56.192′ N, 77° 5.266′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Spring Valley. Marker can be reached from Nebraska Avenue Northwest north of New Mexico Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of American University, south of Hurst Hall, east of the Quad. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jeju Dolhareubang (here, next to this marker); School of International Service (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fletcher Hurst (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy Bomb Disposal School (within shouting distance of this marker); Battelle Memorial Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Eliza Graydon (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11 Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of the Army Chemical Corps (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 2018

2. Korean Cherry Trees Marker

Another nearby dedication marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 2018

3. Another nearby dedication marker

Remembering
Rwanda—2004

Ibyiringiro-Hope

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsuratree

Dedicated by students,
faculty, staff and alumni
pursuing peace in Africa

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.