Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Civil War Memorial Grove
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
1. The Civil War Memorial Grove Marker
This grove of trees as saplings, transplanted from southern battlefields was dedicated to the memory of Union Veterans of the Civil War and presented to the State of California
Erected 1897 by The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic of California and Nevada, May 1, 1897.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 38° 34.575′ N, 121° 29.479′ W. Memorial is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. It can be reached from 13th Street. Marker and Grove are located on the grounds of the State Capital Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 10th and L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Sacramento Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sequoia Sempervirens (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of this marker); California Native American Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Father Junipero Serra (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding The Civil War Memorial Grove. Also see the nearby marker "Civil War Symbol Yields to Time" for additional information.
Also see . . . A Tribute to Civil War Veterans. The Grove has trees from the Manassas, Harpers Ferry, Savannah, Five Forks, Yellow Tavern, and Vicksburg battlefields. Some trees come from other Civil War-related sites including the tombs of Presidents McKinley and Lincoln.
Scroll down through "Capitol Park - Points of Interest - Memorials & Monuments" (Submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional commentary.
1. Only Three of the Original Trees Remain
As of this date there are only
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
2. The Civil War Memorial Grove Marker
The Park Service has acquired seedlings from several battlefields and planted these "descendants" to replace the originals.
— Submitted January 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Additional keywords. G.A.R.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
3. The Civil War Memorial Grove and Marker - Looking Northeast
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
4. The Civil War Memorial Grove and Marker - Looking Northwest
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008
5. Rear View of Marker Base
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,480 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
