Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Native White Oak Tree
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. 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. 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (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 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 13 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.