Old Northside in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Washington Elm
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023
1. Washington Elm Marker
Washington took command of the American Army under the Great Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. This tree sprang from the roots of the Washington Elm planted on the grounds of Memorial Continental Hall.
Planted as a part of the Golden Jubilee of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Oct. 11th 1939.
Erected 1939 by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • 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 October 11, 1939.
Location. 39° 47.036′ N, 86° 9.279′ W. Memorial is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Old Northside. It can be reached from Talbott street south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Home of Caroline Scott Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Benjamin Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Brig. General Benjamin Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); First Lady Caroline Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Home of an American President (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Hoosier President (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Old Northside (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Regarding Washington Elm. The original 210-year-old tree in Cambridge died in 1923. Root shoots were sent to
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023
2. Washington Elm Marker
Marker and tree in front of the Welcome Center of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Historians now believe the story of Washington taking command there is a myth.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023
3. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023
4. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Welcome Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
