Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pecan

Carya illinoensis

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 6, 2023

1. Pecan Marker

Inscription. A large wild and planted tree up to 120 feet in height that produces pecan nuts; it grows in moist, loamy soils and in mixed hardwood forests. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, veneer, and charcoal. The word pecan is of Algonquian Indian origin.

Erected by Voss Signs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans.

Location. 41° 33.67′ N, 83° 38.918′ W. Marker is in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Harrison Street and Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east on East Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 E Harrison St, Maumee OH 43537, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cottonwood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio Buckeye (about 400 feet away); House of Four Pillars (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); G.A.R. Civil War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maumee Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Maumee (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Buildings in the City of Maumee (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 6, 2023

2. Pecan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.