Near Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Thirteen Adjacent Elms

1732–1932

Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, April 8, 2007

1. The Thirteen Adjacent Elms Marker

Inscription. The thirteen adjacent elms representing the thirteen original colonies were planted in commemoration of the bicentennial celebration of George Washington’s birth and to revere the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts organized 1637.

Erected 1932 by The National Society, Women Descendents of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 38° 42.698′ N, 77° 4.361′ W. Marker is near Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It can be reached from George Washington Memorial Parkway 0.1 miles west of Stratford Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22308, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington, Farmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Hunting Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park and Parkway (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Origin of the Purple Heart Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); "The Texas Gate"

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(approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named "The Texas Gate" (approx. ¾ mile away); Mount Vernon (approx. ¾ mile away); George Washington's Mount Vernon (approx. ¾ mile away); Botanical Garden (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. To Commemorate the 250th Anniversary (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. It is on a rise near the highway, hard if not impossible to see from the road.

Regarding The Thirteen Adjacent Elms. Some of the trees seem to be still in the location but I could not find 13.

The Thirteen Adjacent Elms Marker and Some of the Elms image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, April 8, 2007

2. The Thirteen Adjacent Elms Marker and Some of the Elms

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 1,774 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.