Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
French Indian Apple Tree
Apple Tree
Largest on Record
9 Ft. Diameter
60 Ft. Spread 45 High
Bore 200 Bu. 1872
1670 - 1887
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 17.346′ N, 84° 21.425′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. Marker is on East River Drive, 0.2 miles east of North Clinton Street. This historical marker is located in Pontiac Park near the north bank of the Maumee River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 277 East River Drive, Defiance OH 43512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bark Cabin Home of Coohcoohe (here, next to this marker); Pontiac Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); You Are On The Buckeye Trail (about 400 feet away); Defiance Rotary Club 75th Anniversary (about 400 feet away); Buckeye Trail (about 500 feet away); Fort Defiance, 1794 (about 500 feet away); Civil War Cannons (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,966 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.