Astoria in Clatsop County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Captain Flavel Trees
Oregon Heritage Tree Program
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
1. Captain Flavel Trees Marker
This grove of nine trees is a part of the original landscaping planted around the historic 1886 Queen Anne style house of Captain George Flavel. The grove consists of a giant sequoia, ginko, Camperdown elm, bay laurel, pear, and four cork elms. Flavel's love of such trees was inspired from his many voyages to places all over the world. The family gardener, Louis Schultz, planted these trees at the request of Captain Flavel.
115 years
Dedicated by
Heritage Tree Committee,
Oregon Travel Information Council
- April 2004
Oregon Heritage Tree
Plaque funded by a grant from Oregon Dept. of Forestry and USDA Forest Service
Erected 2004 by Heritage Tree Committee, Oregon Travel Information Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 46° 11.279′ N, 123° 50.134′ W. Marker is in Astoria, Oregon, in Clatsop County. Marker is on 7th Street south of Duane Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the west side of the Flavel House, among the giant trees. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Astoria & Warrenton (a few steps from this marker); Captain George Flavel Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads of Cultures (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clark Gable (approx. ¼ mile away); Harvesting River & Sea (approx. ¼ mile away); At Play on the River (approx. ¼ mile away); Built by Capt. Hiram Brown (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gimre's Shoe Store (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Astoria.
Regarding Captain Flavel Trees. Shortly after the house was built, the Flavel's gardener, Louis Schultz, began planting trees, fine roses, and many varieties of bulbs and shrubs. Many of the plants found in the Flavel yard today are typical of those found in Victorian gardens. A number of the trees were named official Oregon Heritage Trees at a state-wide dedication ceremony held on the grounds in 2003. These include a Camperdown Elm, Sequoia Redwood, four Cork Elms, Bay Laurel, Pear tree, and a Ginkgo Biloba
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Captain Flavel Trees. Oregon
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
2. Captain Flavel Trees Marker
2. Captain George Flavel House Museum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
3. Giant Sequoia Tree on North Side of Flavel House
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
4. Giant Ginko Tree on East Side of Flavel House
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
5. Giant Sequoia Tree on North Side of Flavel House
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
6. Giant Trees around Flavel House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
