Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Giant Pagoda Tree
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
1. Giant Pagoda Tree Marker
(A Chinese Huai tree - Sophora japonica)
Brought from China in a flower pot in 1837 by Captain Thomas Milton to grace his new home then being built. This is believed to be the largest of its kind on the continent.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 23.327′ N, 70° 30.811′ W. Marker is in Edgartown, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. It is on South Water Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgartown MA 02539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Marthas Vineyard. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 24 South Water Street (a few steps from this marker); Home of Benjamin Smith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Douglass (about 400 feet away); Judge Herbert E. Tucker, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Edgartown Vietnam and Other Actions Memorial (about 700 feet away); Edgartown World War II and Vietnam Memorial (about 700 feet away); Edgartown World War II and Korea Memorial (about 700 feet away); Nancy Michael (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgartown.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Giant Pagoda Tree and Marker
The marker and tree are to the right of the 1840 Thomas Milton House, mentioned in the marker text.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
