South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Petrified Tree from the Arizona Forest

Petrified Tree Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, November 29, 2018

1. Petrified Tree Plaque

A gift from the class of ’87. 1887, that is.

Inscription.
This section of petrified tree from the Arizona forest was presented to their alma mater by the members of — The Class of 1887 — under the direction of Professor John Dickinson of the Department of Geology.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 34° 1.184′ N, 118° 17.004′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on Childs Way, on the right when traveling west. It is on USC campus, at the southeast corner of the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USC Urban Legends (here, next to this marker); John C. Argue Plaza (a few steps from this marker); The Oldest University Building in Southern California (within shouting distance of this marker); A Trojan for Life (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carolyn Craig Franklin Library Garden Courtyard and Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Endowing the Future (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doheny Memorial Library (about 300 feet away); Town and Gown of USC (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Petrified Tree from the Arizona Forest.

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“In 1887, USC’s graduating class numbered exactly 10 scholars. One of its professors, John Dickinson, persuaded each student to pony up $10 to transport a log from the petrified forest in Arizona to campus. (This was before the site became the Petrified Forest National Park in 1906 and began protecting its trees.) All 10 complied. The log became the class gift.”
Excerpt from broken link - "Campus Landmark: Good Wood Turns Into Trojan Lore".

Petrified Tree Section from the Arizona Forest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, November 29, 2018

2. Petrified Tree Section from the Arizona Forest

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.