Austin in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mulberry: Illinois Everbearing

Morus alba x rubra

— Native to North America —

Mulberry: Illinois Everbearing Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 10, 2026

1. Mulberry: Illinois Everbearing Marker

Inscription. Mulberry trees are often discounted and referred to as a weed tree. They are hardy, fast growing trees often planted by bird droppings in awkward locations. Ripe fruits are delicious and can be eaten raw or made into pies, jellies or jams. The wood can be used for fenceposts and furniture. Choctaw Indians and many other indigenous people wove cloaks from the fibrous inner bark of young mulberry shoots.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 41° 53.148′ N, 87° 46.33′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Austin. It is at the intersection of North Mayfield Avenue and West Fulton Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Mayfield Avenue. The marker is in the Mayfield Community Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Mayfield Avenue, Chicago IL 60644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tart Cherry: Juliette (here, next to this marker); Tart Cherry: Romeo (here, next to this marker); Cornelian Cherry (here, next to this marker); Quince (here, next to this marker); American Plum; Wild Plum (a few steps from this marker); Serviceberry; Juneberry (a few steps from this marker); Third Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin VFW Post 2955 War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The marker is one of several accompanying the plants in the Mayfield Community Garden, which is operated by Third Unitarian Church. The church itself, which worships in a Chicago Landmark building, is across the street.

Also see . . .
1. Morus alba x rubra, Illinois everbearing. From

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 10, 2026

2. Mulberry: Illinois Everbearing Marker

the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. (Submitted on August 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Mayfield Community Garden (Facebook). (Submitted on August 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Mayfield Community Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 10, 2026

3. Mayfield Community Garden

The garden is operated by Third Unitarian Church, which is across the street (behind the bushes in the background).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.