Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Elm

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 16, 2026

1. George Washington Elm Marker

Inscription. This tree grown from shoot taken from original elm which stands near Cambridge, Massachusetts and which bears this inscription: "Under this tree Washington took command of the American army July 3, 1775"

Erected 1932 by Brookville Chapter 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 (DAR), and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1775.

Location. 41° 9.648′ N, 79° 4.795′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from Main Street (U.S. 322) west of North Pickering Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is at ground level to the west of the Jefferson County Courthouse. It is facing away from the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Main Street, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also in the American Northeast,

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in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson County (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

George Washington Elm Marker looking toward Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 16, 2026

2. George Washington Elm Marker looking toward Main Street

The marker itself is tucked into the back right corner of the courthouse grounds, facing away from the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.