Schuylkill Township near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington’s Coffee Bean Tree
Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2012
1. George Washington’s Coffee Bean Tree Marker
On this plaque the word: Scion (grafting), a detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant which is grafted onto the stock
of a Tree planted at Mount Vernon by
George Washington
A Tree which he raised from
Seed Brought Back by Him from the
Ohio Valley in 1784
Replanted Here – 1954
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 40° 5.931′ N, 75° 27.776′ W. Marker is near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Schuylkill Township. Marker can be reached from Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the left when traveling west. This Marker is just off of Horseshoe Trail on the edge of Valley Forge Park. The entry is at Owen Road and Valley Forge Road. (PA Rt.# 23) Drive up the gravel road to the paved parking lot, this marker is behind the building you are parked in front of. Click on and review markers nearby for a better understanding of how to find this almost hidden marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Phoenixville PA 19460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor Court to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh (a few steps from this marker); To Honor the Maker of First American Flag (a few steps from this
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Also see . . . Kentucky Coffeetree. This is most likely the type of tree planted here (Submitted on January 19, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2012
2. George Washington’s Coffee Bean Tree
Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2012
3. George Washington’s Coffee Bean Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
