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

Inscription. Lt. Fremont engaged in surveying the shortest route between the Atlantic and Pacific, camped here on February 25, 1846.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Heisler/Shay/Climax Locomotives (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); Felton Heritage Tree (approx. 1.4 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).

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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The interior cavity of this Redwood is larger than most tents. It can easily accommodate a half dozen adults, with enough headroom for everyone to stand.

Also see . . . Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. (Submitted on April 28, 2022.)

Lt. Fremont Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022

2. Lt. Fremont Tree and Marker

The marker is in front of the fence.

Lt. Fremont Tree Canopy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022

3. Lt. Fremont Tree Canopy

Entrance to the interior at lower right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 23, 2022

4. Entrance to the interior at lower right

John Fremont camped inside the cavity of this tree.

Another marker on the trail. image. Click for full size.

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 2,367 times since then and 241 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.