Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Lt. John C. Fremont Tree
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022
1. The Lt. John C. Fremont Tree Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1846.
Location. 37° 2.161′ N, 122° 3.545′ W. Marker is in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker can be reached from Big Trees Park Road, half a mile east of California Route 9. Located near the midway point of the Redwood Loop Trail, which is 0.8 miles long, and begins at the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Felton CA 95018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heisler / Shay / Climax Locomotive (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wagon Top Boiler (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roaring Camp Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Felton Covered Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Cremer House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Felton Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Pack House (approx. 2 miles away); The Scott House (approx. 2.4 miles away).
More about this marker. The plaque is mounted to a stump in the form of a seat.
Regarding The Lt. John C. Fremont Tree.
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Also see . . . Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. (Submitted on April 28, 2022.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022
2. Lt. Fremont Tree and Marker
The marker is in front of the fence.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022
3. Lt. Fremont Tree Canopy
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022
4. Entrance to the interior at lower right
John Fremont camped inside the cavity of this tree.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022
5. Another marker on the trail.
William T Jeter, 1850-1930, whose unselfish efforts made possible the public ownership of the Santa Cruz County Big Trees Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Craig Baker was the editor who published this page.
