The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bradford Pear Tree

(Pyrus calleryana Bradford)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2013

1. Bradford Pear Tree Marker

Inscription. An ornamental shade tree developed by
U.S.D.A. Scientists
Planted May 2, 1966
by
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture
Va. & Md. 4-H Clubs
In behalf of National Beautification
Replaced May 2, 1987

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1855.

Location. 38° 53.31′ N, 77° 1.746′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USDA Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Thomas Stefani IV (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Cypress (within shouting distance of this marker); USDA Holocaust Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Welcome to the People's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Grain Inspection Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Knapp Memorial Arch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Also see . . . Bradford Pear. (Submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Wider view of Bradford Pear Tree Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2013

2. Wider view of Bradford Pear Tree Marker

Unfortunately the tree planted in 1987 is no longer there.

Mention of the original tree planting on May 2, 1966. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 27, 2013

3. Mention of the original tree planting on May 2, 1966.

From the Pittsburgh Press, May 3, 1966, pg. 2.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.