Ashland in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

McCall Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

— Oregon Heritage Tree —

McCall Magnolia Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 28, 2024

1. McCall Magnolia Marker

Inscription. This Southern magnolia was planted in front of the home of Captain John M. and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” McCall in memory of their daughter, Elsie, who died in 1890. John McCall was a statesman and entrepreneur who opened many businesses including the first bank and the local newspaper, The Ashland Daily Tidings. Theresa Applegate McCall, John's first wife and Elsie's mother, was a member of the pioneer family after which the Applegate Trail is named.

Circumference: 90 inches
Approximate Height: 50 feet
Planted in 1890

Erected 2018 by Heritage Tree Committee Oregon Travel Experience.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 42° 11.886′ N, 122° 42.846′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson County. Marker is on Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 Oak Street, Ashland OR 97520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Whittle Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland Lithia Water (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ashland Creek (about 600 feet away); Site of Old Ashland Mill

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(about 700 feet away); Welcome to Lithia Park (about 700 feet away); Citizens Banking and Trust Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enders Building No. 1, 1914 (approx. ¼ mile away); Applegate Trail - Ashland Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 28, 2024

2. McCall Magnolia Marker

The McCall House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 28, 2024

3. The McCall House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Last updated on April 3, 2024, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.