Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Plane Tree
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
1. Historic Plane Tree / Washington Tree Marker
before the Revolutionary
War, is the oldest now
standing in Newark
Placed by
Nova Caesarea Chapter
D.A.R. 1938
Erected 1938 by Nova Caesarea Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 40° 44.354′ N, 74° 10.186′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Raymond Blvd, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Marker and tree are in Military Park on the Broad Street side closest to Raymond Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Park Place, Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wars of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Park Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip Kearny (about 300 feet away); Training Place (about 300 feet away); Robert Treat (about 400 feet away); The Founders (about 400 feet away); Presidential Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Regarding Historic Plane Tree. The Historic Plane Tree, or "Washington Tree" as it is commonly called is an ancient sycamore that could be as old as 300 years. Regardless, this tree was full grown when George Washington marched his troops into Newark during their retreat across New Jersey.
Sadly, this tree is near death and cannot be saved. In a few short years, the last tree in the area that was there when history
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
2. Side View of Marker from Broad Street
My backpack is next to the tree to give the viewer an idea of scale. It's unlikely that two adults could get their arms around the trunk.
Also see . . . Survivor of the Revolution. (Submitted on March 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
Photographed by R. C.
3. Damage to the Tree by Vandals
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
4. View of the Tree from Broad Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
