Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Japanese Cherry Trees
Presented by President Kazuo Yamada Chubu Institute of Technology
In honor of the 175th anniversary of Ohio University and in recognition of the exchange program between Chubu Institute and Ohio University September 14, 1979
Erected 1979.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1979.
Location. 39° 19.338′ N, 82° 6.408′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is on South Shafer Street, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Richland Ave, Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio's Cherry Trees (here, next to this marker); Cutler Botanic Gardens (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ordinance of 1787 (about 500 feet away); The Silas Bingham House (about 500 feet away); Donald R. Johnson Memorial Channel (about 600 feet away); 'Input', 2004 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Normandy Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.