American Sycamore
(Platanus Occidentalis
— 1990 —
Tree commemorates 75th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service. Tree is a living reminder of Extension's role in meeting educational needs of people since 1914 and to pledge continued service.
Tree seed traveled in space with NASA astronaut and
former Indiana 4-H'er Jerry Ross aboard the 1988 flight of
the United State's Space Shuttle, Atlantis.
Erected by Union County 4-H Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 39° 38.083′ N, 84° 55.8′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Indiana, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of West Seminary Street (U.S. 27) and South Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West Seminary Street. On the grounds of the old Union County Courthouse, behind the Templeton Log Cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 W Seminary St, Liberty IN 47353, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Templeton Log Cabin (here, next to this marker); Mill Stones (a few steps from this marker); Union County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
