Clinton in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ginko Biloba

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 25, 2020

1. Ginko Biloba Marker

Inscription.
This ginkgo - "Maiden Hair” tree was planted on the Othniel S. Williams property by the Rural Art Society circa 1850.
Great American Food Stores
Aaron Malinsky, Pres. & C.E.O.
Clinton Hist. Soc.
C. Harlin Lewis, Pres.

lower marker:
The Ginkgo Biloba Tree
The tree was planted in the 1850s in the gardens of Othniel S. Williams who built the home at 16 West Park Row, now Alexander Hamilton Institute. The gardens were extensive with paths, flowers, benches, plants, etc. It extended from the rear of the 16 West Park Row to where the tree was. The canal and the train tracks were parallel and just east of today's Chenango Ave.

Williams was a prominent lawyer, judge, businessman, Hamilton College graduate, and Clinton civic leader.

Erected by Great American Food Stores, Clinton His. Soc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 43° 2.94′ N, 75° 22.837′ W. Marker is in Clinton, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is on Chenango Avenue North, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NY 13323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bristol - Myers Company (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Nine Miles to Utica (about 600 feet away); Chenango Canal (about 600 feet away); Clinton Village Historic District (about 700 feet away); Old Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of All Revolutionary Soldiers (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Old Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Grist Mill (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Regarding Ginko Biloba. The tree was removed in 2016.

Also see . . . Ginko tree removed. (Submitted on May 26, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 25, 2020

2. Ginko Biloba Marker

Former Ginko Biloba Tree Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 25, 2020

3. Former Ginko Biloba Tree Site

Now a Dollar General parking Lot

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.