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

Inscription.
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: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Women. 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. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Old Northside. Memorial can be reached from North Talbott street south of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker and tree sit on the grounds of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1230 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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(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.

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

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023

3. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Welcome Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 30, 2023

4. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Welcome Center

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 21 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.