Near Annandale-on-Hudson in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former New York State Champion Tree
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010
1. Former New York State Champion Tree Marker
Acer rubrum x saccharinum
This just might be the oldest tree on campus. It is estimated at 350+ years old. It has lived through drought, fire and being struck by lightening. It is truly a survivor.
Erected by Bard Arboretum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 42° 1.293′ N, 73° 55.002′ W. Marker is near Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on Blithewood Road half a mile north of Annandale Road (County Road 103), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on Bard College campus across from Blithewood Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Red Hook NY 12571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Flatbush Reformed Church (approx. 2 miles away); Glasco Turnpike (approx. 2.4 miles away); David Van Ness (approx. 2½ miles away); Watts De Peyster Firemens Hall (approx. 2.6 miles away); Elmendorph Inn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Historic Diner (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hendricks House (approx. 2.8 miles away); St. Margaret's (approx. 3.3 miles away).
Also see . . .
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Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010
2. Former New York State Champion Tree and Marker
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010
3. Blithewood Manor on Bard College Campus Located Across From Tree
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010
4. Blithewood's Restored Formal Italian Garden
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 4, 2010
5. Blithewood's Restored Formal Italian Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,937 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
