Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Pinchot Sycamore
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, November 20, 2015
1. The Pinchot Sycamore Marker
Dedicated May 1, 1965
in memory of Gifford Pinchot
1865--1946
Born in Simsbury, Connecticut, co-founder of the Yale School of Forestry, first chief of
the U.S. Forestry Service, Conservation Advisor to President Theodore Roosevelt,
Governor of Pennsylvania.
Re-dedicated in 1978
This marker given by Simsbury residents interested in conservation
Erected 1978 by Simsbury residents and Charles Schnier.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list.
Location. 41° 50.867′ N, 72° 48.417′ W. Marker is in Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Hartford Road (Route 185) and Nod Road (Route 185), on the right when traveling west on Hartford Road. The driveway to the parking lot is north of the stoplight at the junction of Nod and Hartford Road (185). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weatogue CT 06089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as
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Also see . . .
1. The Pinchot Sycamore. (Submitted on January 11, 2016, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
2. Gifford Pinchot. (Submitted on January 11, 2016, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, December 31, 2015
2. The largest tree in Connecticut
The Pinchot Sycamore has a diameter of almost 10 feet and is estimated to be at least 200 years old.
Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, November 20, 2015
3. The Pinchot Sycamore continues to grow.
In 2010 it had grown to almost 28 feet in circumference and 104 feet tall. It makes the white minivan look very mini.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2016, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2016, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
