Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
White Ash
(Fraxinus americana)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 24, 2022
1. White Ash Marker
Once, tall and stately white ash trees stood here until they were killed by the emerald ash borer, which was accidentally introduced from Asia in 1990. Today, only stump sprouts are left.
The common name is derived from the whitish underside of the leaflets, the subdivisions of the leaf blade.
White ash has made its mark as the wood used to make baseball bats.
Erected by West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 39° 28.327′ N, 79° 41.173′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 East Main Street, Kingwood WV 26537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norway maple (here, next to this marker); James C. McGrew (a few steps from this marker); “The Pines” (a few steps from this marker); Red Spruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese tigertail spruce
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 24, 2022
2. White Ash Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
