Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 9, 2024
1. George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree Marker
Bi-centennial
Memorial Tree
Planted April 15, 1932
by
Federated Women's Club
of Ripley
Erected 1932 by The American Forestry Association, Washington, D.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 38° 49.144′ N, 81° 42.72′ W. Marker is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Court Street and Main Street (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling north. The marker lies at ground level in front of the bi-centennial tree located near the southeast corner of the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Court Street, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ripley (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ripley (a few steps from this marker); Partisan Raid (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfost-Greene Murders / Last Public Execution (within shouting distance of this marker); Brother Harry Ripley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ripley (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Ripley (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 9, 2024
2. George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree and Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 9, 2024
3. George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree & Marker along North C Street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
