Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Scotch Elm

History & Heritage

— Ulmus glabra | Ulmaceae | Northern and central Europe to Asia Minor —

Scotch Elm Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

1. Scotch Elm Marker

Inscription. This magnificent 90-foot tall Scotch elm dates back to around 1900. Wood from the tree is very durable, and has been used since prehistoric times for making swords, javelins, spears, shields, bows, arrows, and even chariots.

Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 36.696′ N, 90° 15.525′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. It can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

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once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: All-Natural Lawn (here, next to this marker); Tower Grove House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Herb Society Herb Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Utility Herbs (within shouting distance of this marker); Tower Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaw's Pastime (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Herb Society Container Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tower Grove House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

2. Scotch Elm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.