Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Tree Planted in Memory of George Washington

George Washington Tree Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021

1. George Washington Tree Marker

Inscription. This tree planted in
memory of
George Washington
by the
Waightstill Avery Chapter
D. A. R.
1932

Erected 1932 by Waightstill Avery 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, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 35° 14.028′ N, 82° 44.045′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 276) and North Broad Street (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the southwest corner of the Transylvania County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brevard NC 28712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is

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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 original Cherokee Nation,

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: Transylvania County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Memory (a few steps from this marker); McMinn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Moms" Mabley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); College Stone Wall and Gate (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Philip's Parish (approx. ¼ mile away); Brick-Framed Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Jim Aiken’s/Moms Mableys Home Place (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

More about this marker. The marker is short (knee-high) and might be obscured by shrubbery at times.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021

2. George Washington Tree Marker

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021

3. George Washington Tree Marker

(George Washington memorial tree in background)

George Washington Memorial Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021

4. George Washington Memorial Tree

(Transylvania County Courthouse in background • marker visible to right of tree)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.