Downtown Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Franklinia alatamaha

"Ben Franklin tree"

— Friends of Van Vorst Park, Inc —

<i>Franklinia alatamaha</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024

1. Franklinia alatamaha Marker

Inscription.
This tree has been extinct in the wild since 1803. It has been continued in cultivation not only because of its rarity but also for its attractive flowers and foliage. When fully grown, it will be 20' tall.

All Franklinias currently in existence come from the materials collected by Botanist John Bartrams in 1773. Franklinia belongs to the tea family. The Genus name honors Benjamin Franklin who was reportedly a good friend of the Bartrams.

Dedicated in memory of Phillip B. Van Vorst, descendant of Cornelius

Erected by Friends of Van Vorst Park, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 40° 43.083′ N, 74° 2.854′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is in Downtown Jersey City. Marker can be reached from York Street just east of Jersey Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 York Street, Jersey City NJ 07302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boyd Gatton Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Vorst Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Van Vorst Park Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker);

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a different marker also named Van Vorst Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Children's Garden of Van Vorst Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Morris Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (approx. half a mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.

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The Ben Franklin tree display in Van Vorst Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024

2. The Ben Franklin tree display in Van Vorst Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.