Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Survivor Tree
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
1. Survivor Tree Marker
This American Elm was surrounded by a parking lot filled with burning vehicles on April 19, 1995. It survived the impact of the explosion and became known as the Survivor Tree, an important symbol of resilience to the family members of those killed, survivors, rescue workers and people around the country. Photographs of this tree date back to the 1920's when it stood in the backyard of a family's home.
Erected by Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1995.
Location. 35° 28.405′ N, 97° 30.998′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It can be reached from North Robinson Avenue. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 North Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. 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 and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Team 5 Requiem (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Survivor Tree (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (a few steps from this marker); Rescuer Orchard (within shouting
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Also see . . . Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
2. Survivor Tree
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
3. Survivor Tree From Reflecting Pool
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
