Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Tree

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2021

1. The Tree Marker

Inscription. Beginning in the 1930s, a maple tree at this location became a traditional gathering spot for many students. Over the years, several trees have been dedicated to individual alumni. These plaques continue to stand in their memory.

Erected by Georgetown University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 38° 54.469′ N, 77° 4.344′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is at the intersection of Healy Circle and Carroll Walk, on the left when traveling east on Healy Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3700 O St NW, Washington DC 20057, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: S/Sgt. Richard F. Hoffman, A.A.F. (here, next to this marker); John Carroll (within shouting distance of this marker); Healy Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Oldest Catholic University (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jefferson Clinton Address

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old North Building (about 300 feet away); Presidential Visits to Old North (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 24, 2021

2. The Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.