Wheaton in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Washington Elm

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 19, 2025

1. George Washington Elm Marker

Inscription. Planted by Perrin-Wheaton Chapter D.A.R. in memory of Margaret W. Jewett

Erected 1932.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1732.

Location. 41° 50.021′ N, 88° 8.833′ W. Marker is in Wheaton, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Wiesbrook Road south of Tiger Trail, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1993 Tiger Trail, Wheaton IL 60189, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Milwaukee Works War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Deering and Company Factory Doorway (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Love for Horses (approx. ¾ mile away); Chamossaire Statue (approx. ¾ mile away); Dairy Operations (approx. ¾ mile away); Cantigny First Division Museum (approx. 1.4 miles away); Wheaton Franciscan Sisters (approx. 1½ miles away); It Kame From the North (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheaton.

Regarding George Washington Elm. Wheaton's D.A.R. was one of many that planted American elm trees in honor of George Washington's 200th birthday in 1932. It was linked to a legend that he assumed command of the Continental Army in 1775 beneath an elm tree.

That said, this school building did not open until 1973 (as Wheaton-Warrenville High School), and it did not become Wheaton Warrenville South High School until 1992. It is quite likely that the marker was moved here from somewhere else, perhaps from Wheaton Central High School (previously Wheaton High School), which was about 3 miles northeast of here

George Washington Elm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 19, 2025

2. George Washington Elm

and closed when this school was created. (The old high school building was torn down in 2012 and today is home to a Mariano's grocery store and sports facilities.) A 2012 Google Street View image of the current location shows the marker in front of a much smaller tree.

Also see . . . Perrin-Wheaton D.A.R. chapter. (Submitted on September 20, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

George Washington Elm in front of Wheaton Warrenville South High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 19, 2025

3. George Washington Elm in front of Wheaton Warrenville South High School

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.