Riverside in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Constitution Tree

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 2021

1. Constitution Tree Marker

Inscription. Constitution
of the
United States of America
signed at Philadelphia, September 17, 1787
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Constitution TreeThis oak tree planted this seventeenth day of September, 1937 to perpetuate in the hearts of the people of Lynchburg the greatest instrument for the government of a people ever instituted by mortal man.

Erected by the City Council for the people of Lynchburg

Erected 1937 by Lynchburg City Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1787.

Location. 37° 26.302′ N, 79° 9.691′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Riverside. It can be reached from Riverside Street 0.1 miles north of Rivermont Avenue. The marker and tree can be seen from Treasure Island Road (the park loop trail) in Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg VA 24503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central

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Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alpine Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Hull of the Packet Boat Marshall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Packet Boat Marshall (about 600 feet away); Troubled to Healing Waters (about 600 feet away); The Miller Claytor House Garden (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Miller Claytor House Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Long View (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miller-Claytor House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 2021

2. Constitution Tree & Marker

Looking west through Riverside Park from Treasure Island Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.