Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Washington Elm
By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
1. Washington Elm Marker
first took command of the
American Army under the
grandparent of this elm at
Cambridge, Mass, July 3, 1775.
Raised an given by Maryland D.A.R.
Marked by Nevada D.A.R.
This tree is planted as part
of the two hundredth
anniversary of the
birth of
George Washington.
1732 — 1932
Erected 1932 by Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Historic Trees 🌲 series lists.
Location. 39° 9.849′ N, 119° 45.937′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Musser Street and North Fall Street when traveling south. Marker and subject tree are located on the south side of the Nevada Department of Administration building. Touch for map. Marker
By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
2. Washington Elm Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Nevada BB-36 (a few steps from this marker); State Printing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada’s Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Van Santvoord Curry (about 400 feet away); Tribute to Nevada Coal Miners (about 400 feet away); Charles W. Friend House, Observatory, and Weather Station (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
By Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
3. Washington Elm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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