Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
George Washington Elm Tree
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
1. George Washington Elm Tree Marker
Washington first took command of the American Army under the Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775.
Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by Oklahoma D.A.R., this tree is planted as part of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, 1732-1932.
Erected 1932 by Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Environment • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1913.
Location. 35° 29.483′ N, 97° 30.224′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is at the intersection of NE 21st Street and Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on NE 21st Street. Marker and tree are on the south grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City OK 73105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Elm (here, next to this marker); Tribute to Range Riders
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Regarding George Washington Elm Tree. The original tree in Cambridge died in 1923. Root shoots were sent to locations throughout the nation, and some of them still thrive, including offshoots of those decedents.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Site of the original Washington Elm in Cambridge.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
2. Elm Tree and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
