Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
George Washington Elm Tree
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
1. George Washington Elm Tree
July 3, 1775.
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Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by Oklahoma D.A.R.,
This tree is planted as part of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington.
1732 - 1932
Erected 1932 by Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Environment • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1913.
Location. 35° 29.483′ N, 97° 30.224′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. Marker is at the intersection of NE 21st Street and Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on NE 21st Street. Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
2. George Washington Elm Tree and Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Elm (here, next to this marker); Tribute to Range Riders (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Flags Flown Over Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); As Long As The Waters Flow (within shouting distance of this marker); A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma State Seal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Site of the original Washington Elm in Cambridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
