Reynolds Corners in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Small Tree, Big History!
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 12, 2023
1. Small Tree, Big History! Marker
Grafted from rootstock, this sapling apple tree is an authentic descendent of the last verifiable tree planted by John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed.
Born in 1774, John Chapman really loved his apples and was legendary for traveling around the Northwest Territory selling their seeds. Folklore tells us that his trees are found all the way from Massachusetts to Iowa. In Ohio, land grants were offered to settlers wanting permanent residence if they would plant 50 apple trees in 3 years. Chapman ingeniously took advantage of this condition, planting entire orchards to then sell to Ohio pioneers.
The truth is hard! Seed-grown apple trees like Johnny Appleseed's produced tough, tart apples which usually ended up as hard cider rather than sweet pies. During prohibition, most of his orchards were cut down.
The parent tree of this sapling lives at Harvey Farm in Ashland County, Ohio. Planted by Johnny in the 1830's, it still bears fruit 190 years later!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 41° 40.048′ N, 83° 40.361′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Reynolds Corners. Marker is on Elmer
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horticultural Heirlooms (here, next to this marker); Peter Navarre Cabin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Peter Navarre Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Elmer W. Hinkleman Rhododendron Gardens (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Limousine Garage / Metroparks Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Horse Stables / Visitors Center (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Story of Stranleigh (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial Flag Pole (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 12, 2023
2. Small Tree, Big History! Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 12, 2023
3. Apple Tree sapling
H. S. Knapp (Public domain), 1862
4. Johnny Appleseed
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 22, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
