Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom | Swamp White Oak
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens & Conservancy
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
1. Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom | Swamp White Oak Marker
The swamp white oak was the first tree planted at the September 11th Memorial at ground zero where the World Trade Center once stood in New York City. 400 Oaks have been planted at the memorial amongst the "Survivor Tree", which was pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center and nursed back to health.
Erected by First National Trust Co., James & Liz White and Family and 104 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion and AASF #2 PA.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Horticulture & Forestry • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan. A significant day of the year for for this entry is September 11.
Location. 40° 18.719′ N, 78° 54.857′ W. Memorial is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It can be reached from Hickory Street east of Baumer Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Sandyvale Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 80 Hickory Street, Johnstown PA 15902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General George B. Simler (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War | Kentucky Coffeetree (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm (the Gulf War) | Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Frank E. Evans DD754 (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War | Honey Locust (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I | Red Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); The Korean War | American Linden (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II | Green Ash (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
2. Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom | Swamp White Oak Marker
Marker is located just right of the tree trunk.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
