Near Jacksontown in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dawes Arboretum Hedge
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
1. Dawes Arboretum Hedge Marker
Hedge Lettering, 2,040 ft.
planted 1930 & 40; replanted 1990 & 91
The Dawes Arboretum
These evergreens forming the word “Dawes”
were planted by and dedicated to
Volunteers of the Dawes Arboretum
October 14, 1990
Erected by Dawes Arboretum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1800.
Location. 39° 58.13′ N, 82° 25.058′ W. Marker is near Jacksontown, Ohio, in Licking County. It can be reached from Ridgely Tract Road Southeast. Markers are along or near the "Dawes Arboretum" hedge that runs along the automobile loop in the arboretum. Hedge is just northwest of the intersection of Ohio Route 13 and Ridgely Tract Road (Ohio Route 308). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksontown OH 43030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Licking Township Fallen Firemen (approx. Ό mile away); Beard-Green Cemetery in the Dawes Arboretum (approx. half a mile away); Fairmount Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Eisenhower Interstate System (approx. 2.4 miles away); Ohio Buckeye Tree (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Eisenhower Interstate System (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksontown.
Regarding Dawes Arboretum Hedge. Dawes Arboretum hedge can be clearly seen in aerial photographs and internet satellite images of the area.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
2. Dawes Arboretum Hedge Dedication Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
3. Dawes Arboretum Hedge and Marker, Looking East
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
4. Dawes Arboretum Hedge Composition Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
5. Dawes Arboretum Hedge from Observation Tower, Looking West
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
6. Dawes Arboretum Hedge Tower Marker
In tribute to
Chairman Jo Dawes Higgins
for over 35 years service
and a lifetime of dedication
to the Dawes Arboretum
1997
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 19, 2008
7. Dawes Arboretum Hedge Tower Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,753 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 30, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
