Downtown in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington
Washington first took command of the American Army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass.
Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by New York State D.A.R., this tree is planted as part of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington
Erected by New York State Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1775.
Location. 42° 39.189′ N, 73° 45.366′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It is on Washington Avenue (New York State Route 5) east of North Hawk Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); LaFayette Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Modern Electricity (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Henry (about 400 feet away); Academy Park (about 400 feet away); General Philip Henry Sheridan Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026
2. Washington Marker
While the tree no longer appears to be present, the plaque remains.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
