Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gov. Henry F. Schricker
Two times Governor of Indiana planted this Bald Cypress on the State House ground on April 29, 1949
Olive Inez Downing originator of "Each Governor Plant A Tree"
Erected 1991 by Each Governor Plant A Tree Program / Albert Williams Knox American Legion Post.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1991.
Location. 39° 46.048′ N, 86° 9.761′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is on West Washington Street west of North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 284 W Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Gov. Henry F. Schricker (here, next to this marker); Native White Oak Tree (here, next to this marker); Governor Townsend Tulip Tree (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Moon Tree (here, next to this marker); George Washington (a few steps from this marker); Indiana State House (a few steps from this marker); The National Road / Indiana Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Tree Planting 2017 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.