Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Washington Memorial Tree

Same Rock, Same Location, Different Tree

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 30, 2012

1. George Washington Memorial Tree Marker

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Inscription. This tree planted in memory of George Washington by the Bellefontaine Chapter D.A.R.

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1931

Erected 1931 by Bellefontaine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 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 year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 40° 21.658′ N, 83° 45.575′ W. Memorial is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 68) and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. marker is on the front lawn of the Logan County Courthouse, in Bellefontaine, Ohio it faces Main Street, and is to the north of the fountain. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blue Jacket Town (here, next to this marker); Bellefontaine Elks #132 Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Logan County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); War Savings Quota

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Wissler Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The J.C. Penney Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Concrete Street in America (within shouting distance of this marker); First Concrete Pavement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

Additional keywords. Daughters of the American Revolution

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 30, 2012

2. George Washington Memorial Tree Marker

full view of marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 30, 2012

3. George Washington Memorial Tree Marker

a wide view of the site. You can see, this tree was NOT planted in 1931. That tree has been replaced, and most landscaping is fairly new. However, this is the morning after the tornado hit the courthouse tower.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 30, 2012

4. George Washington Memorial Tree Marker

the small boulder can be seen to the left of the Blue Jacket marker.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 6, 2010

5. George Washington Memorial Tree Marker

this photo was taken from the George Washington rock. This is the Boy Scouts conducting the National Day of Prayer, during the 100th Anniversary of BSA.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.