Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Native White Oak Tree
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. Native White Oak Tree Marker
Planted and dedicated on April 26, 1946 in honor of Governor Ralph E. Gates
Attended by Miss Olive Inez Downing originator of "Each Governor Plant A Tree Program"
Erected 1946 by Each Governor Plant A Tree Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1946.
Location. 39° 46.048′ N, 86° 9.76′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gov. Henry F. Schricker (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Gov. Henry F. Schricker (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
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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
2. Native White Oak Tree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 12 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.
