Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Washington Elm
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
1. Washington Elm Marker
Washington first took command of the American Army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass, July 3, 1775.
Raised and 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 39° 9.849′ N, 119° 45.937′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It 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 is at or near this postal address: 209 East Musser Street, Carson City NV 89701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lake Tahoe Basin and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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: USS Nevada BB-36 (a few steps from this marker); State Printing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevadas Capitol
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Regarding Washington Elm. The original 210-year-old tree in Cambridge died in 1923. Root shoots were sent to locations throughout the nation, and some of them still thrive today.
George Washington was not in Cambridge on July 3, 1775. The story of Washington taking command there is a myth.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
2. Washington Elm Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 28, 2014
3. Washington Elm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
