Medford in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Scion of the Washington Elm
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020
1. Scion of the Washington Elm Marker
by
Crater Lake Chapter D.A.R.
Erected 1932 by Crater Lake Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 42° 19.442′ N, 122° 52.578′ W. Marker is in Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. It is on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford OR 97501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Oregon. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medford Townsite (a few steps from this marker); Medford Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Land Survey Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); August D. Singler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Acme Hardware Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Public School Building in Medford (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Goldy Building (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
More about this marker.
this page online
Regarding Scion of the Washington Elm. The local Crater Lake DAR Chapter mentions this marker on its website and it reads:
On February 22, 1932, a tablet was placed at the base of a scion of a Washington Elm, which was planted in Library Park (now called Alba Park). In 2007, the tree was blown over in a storm. The marker was found underneath the roots of the tree. In 2016, the marker was restored along side a larger stone marker. The tree was replaced with a hardier Valley Forge Elm.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020
2. Scion of the Washington Elm Marker
The Valley Forge replacement tree to the scion of the Washington Elm is severely damaged but still survives.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020
3. Scion of the Washington Elm Marker
The scion of the Washington Elm tree was replaced with a Valley Forge Elm in 2007. The tree has been severely damaged but still survives.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020
4. Scion of the Washington Elm Marker
A new marker accompanies the original DAR marker nearby and reads, 'Replanted with a Valley Forge Elm in 2016 by Crater Lake Chapter DAR.'
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
