Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Salix Babylonica - Weeping Willow
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. Weeping Willow Marker
The Weeping Willow Tree you see is a shoot from what was recorded as the largest Weeping Willow Tree in the entire United States. The original tree was toppled by a storm on July 13, 1987.
Legend has it that the original tree was planted at the time of the trial of Major John Andre or three years later when General Washington met here with Sir Carleton.
The original tree measured 94 feet across its crown and stood approximately 76 feet tall. The trunk measured 27 feet 2 inches at breast height. The round flower garden to the north of this tree is the site of the original Weeping Willow and is about as big as the base of the old tree.
A cross section of one of the branches of original Weeping Willow Tree is on view in the Carriage House Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1987.
Location. 41° 1.158′ N, 73° 56.782′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Livingston Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, at the
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: DeWint House (here, next to this marker); De Wint House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Carleton Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Washingtons Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The De Wint House (about 300 feet away); Grave Markers from Slave Burial Grounds (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappan.
Also see . . .
1. DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Death of John Andre. University of Michigan website entry:
Spy Letters of the American Revolution (Submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker at George Washington Masonic Historic Site
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Weeping Willow Tree
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. The De Wint House
Gen. George Washington stayed at this house on four occasions, including during the trial of the British spy Major John Andre and for his meeting with British General Sir Guy Carleton. The De Wint House is located a short distance from the Weeping Willow tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,192 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
