Chardon in Geauga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington Tree
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
1. George Washington Tree Marker
Under the parent of this tree Washington took command of the American Army, July 8, 1725.
This elm tree replaces that memorialized by the 1932 "George Washington” Tree which succumbed to Dutch elm disease in 1995.
The new tree was dedicated in 2006 as a part of Geauga County's Bicentennial observance.
Erected 1932 by Childs Taylor Chapter, D. A. R.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1932.
Location. 41° 34.975′ N, 81° 12.212′ W. Marker is in Chardon, Ohio, in Geauga County. Memorial is on Main Street south of U.S. 6, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Short Ct St, Chardon OH 44024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Geauga County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); War Savings Stamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Geauga County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Geauga County Korean War Memorial
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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
2. George Washington Tree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
