Colonial Heights, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Magnolia Acuminata
Commonly called "Cucumber Tree"
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2009
1. Magnolia Acuminata Marker
One legend says that Thomas Shore, the owner of Violet Bank, planted this tree from a slip given to him by Thomas Jefferson.
General Robert E. Lee was camped here on the morning of July 30, 1864 and heard the explosion of the Crater.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1864.
Location. 37° 14.502′ N, 77° 24.306′ W. Marker is in Colonial Heights, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Arlington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Virginia Avenue, Colonial Heights VA 23834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Lee at Violet Bank (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Violet Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Headquarters of Gen. R.E. Lee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee's Headquarters (about 400 feet away); Lafayette At Petersburg (about 500 feet away); Lafayette's Headquarters
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Lee at Violet Bank (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. A Magnificent Cucumber Magnolia. Magnolia Society website entry (Submitted on November 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Violet Bank. Colonial Heights Virginia website entry (Submitted on November 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2009
2. Violet Bank Markers near the Cucumber Tree
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2009
3. The Cucumber Tree at Violet Bank
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2009
4. The Cucumber Tree at Violet Bank
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 6, 2013
5. The Cucumber Tree At Violet Bank
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1941
6. Violet Bank, Colonial Heights, VA
Library of Congress [HABS VA,21-____,4-]
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2009
7. Warning Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,233 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 6. submitted on August 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on March 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
