Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“The President’s Trees”

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, September 25, 2010

1. “The President’s Trees” Marker

Inscription. Dedicated by Maryland State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, April 21, 1934. Growing on land that was once a part of Maryland and was in 1790 her gift to the United States of America for the national capitol, the 31 trees in this group have been dedicated to our 31 presidents by the 31 chapters of the Maryland D. A. R. as a part of the tercentenary celebration of the founding of the state. Soil from Maryland’s historic spots have been placed at the base of each tree.

Erected 1934 by Maryland State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1908.

Location. 38° 53.769′ N, 77° 0.456′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on Columbus Circle Northeast near Louisiana Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, 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: Delaware Avenue & Columbus Circle, NE (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus

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(about 300 feet away); The Freedom Bell (about 400 feet away); Famine-Genocide in Ukraine (about 500 feet away); The Dubliner (about 700 feet away); Holodomor (about 800 feet away); Gateway to The Nation's Capital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. All Aboard! (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. In 1934, Franklin Roosevelt was President, the 31st individual to hold that office. He is listed as the 32nd President because of Grover Cleveland's two non-consecutive terms.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 16, 2020

2. “The President’s Trees” Marker

The plaque appears to have been defaced then cleaned, although residue remains.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 16, 2020

3. “The President’s Trees” Marker

Several of the President's Trees image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 19, 2008

4. Several of the President's Trees

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,086 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 22, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.