Richfield Springs in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sprout of George Washington Elm
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023
1. Sprout of George Washington Elm Marker
Elm under which Washington
took command of Continental Army
July 3, 1775 Cambridge, Mass
Planted 1932 and Rededicated
1976 by D.A.R.
Erected 1976 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • 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, 1775.
Location. 42° 51.226′ N, 74° 59.339′ W. Marker is in Richfield Springs, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 20) east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the Richfield Springs Public library and Village Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 W Main Street, Richfield Springs NY 13439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richfield Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thomas R. Proctor Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adam Helmer’s Run (approx. ¼ mile away); Spring House (approx. ¼ mile away); Richfield Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Desert Storm Veterans Memorial (approx.
this page online
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023
2. Richfield Springs Library and Village Office
The marker is at the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
