Indianfields Township in Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus L.

— Michigan's State Tree —

Eastern White Pine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024

1. Eastern White Pine Marker

Inscription.

This tree, as a yearling transplant, was grown by the staff at Michigan State University. It was planted in 1955 by the Tuscola County Extension Service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Michigan State University.

Erected by Tuscola County Michigan State University Alumni Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 43° 29.468′ N, 83° 23.598′ W. Marker is in Caro, Michigan, in Tuscola County. It is in Indianfields Township. It is at the intersection of North State Street and East Sherman Street, on the right when traveling north on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 N State St, Caro MI 48723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tuscola County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Tuscola County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuscola County Advertiser (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caro Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Caro (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Meeting of the Caro Rotary Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); William H. Carson House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caro.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024

2. Eastern White Pine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.