Mount Vernon in Skagit County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

George Washington Tree

Courtesy of the Ann Washington Chapter NSDAR.

1. George Washington Tree Marker

Inscription. In memory of George Washington 1732-1799. This tree is planted by Ann Washington Chapter D.A.R. in the bicentennial year of his birth 1932.

Erected 1932 by Ann Washington Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. 48° 25.09′ N, 122° 20.218′ W. Memorial is in Mount Vernon, Washington, in Skagit County. It is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and Myrtle Street on South 2nd Street. The marker is on the east side of the Skagit County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 700 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon WA 98273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade

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Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joseph Berg (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Joseph Berg (within shouting distance of this marker); Grandpa and Me (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tillinghast Beech (approx. 7.2 miles away); Former Grange Hall (approx. 7.6 miles away); Old Time Skagit River Indian Canoes (approx. 7.7 miles away); Magnus Anderson Log Cabin (approx. 7.7 miles away); Town of La Conner 1873-1914 (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.

Regarding George Washington Tree. In 1932 the American Tree Association encouraged the planting of trees throughout the United States to commemorate the bicentennial of President George Washington’s birth. They awarded certificates and granted each contributor membership in the American Tree Association.

George Washington Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sally Buckingham

2. George Washington Tree and Marker

At the base of the tree on the east side of the County courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.