Yuma in Yuma County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

George Washington

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2014

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. This Elm tree planted
in memory of
George Washington
by the
Yuma Chapter D.A.R.
February 5, 1932
Rededicated in
celebration of
U.S. Constitution
Bicentennial
1787-1987
Yuma Chapter D.A.R.

Erected 1932 by Yuma Chapter, 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, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1932.

Location. 32° 43.411′ N, 114° 37.337′ W. Marker is in Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County. It is at the intersection of West 2nd Street (West Court Street) and South 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West 2nd Street (West Court Street). Marker is located near the sidewalk at the southeast corner of the Yuma County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 West 2nd Street, Yuma AZ 85364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley,

in the Sonoran Desert,

and in the Yuma Area.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Yuma County Arizona World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Temple – Lodge #17 (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gandolfo Theater (about 400 feet away); Napoleon House (about 500 feet away); Ghiotto House (about 600 feet away); Robert G. Fowler (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Robert G. Fowler (about 700 feet away); Yuma City Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuma.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2014

2. George Washington Marker

(The subject tree was missing at time of this photo. Google street view shows that a replacement has since been planted.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2014

3. George Washington Marker

(Yuma County Courthouse in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.