Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Bicentennial Memorial

1732 • 1932

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2017

1. George Washington Bicentennial Memorial Marker

Inscription.

Washington
first took command of the
American Army under the
grandparent of this elm
Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775.
———————
Raised by Maryland D.A.R., given
and marked by the American Legion
Auxiliary, Francis Scott Key, No. 11.

This tree is planted as part of the
two hundredth anniversary
of the birth of
George Washington

Erected 1932 by the Maryland Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Francis Scott Key American Legion Auxiliary No. 11.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1775.

Location. 39° 25.033′ N, 77° 24.84′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Memorial is at the intersection of Bentz Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Bentz Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Memorial Park, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Frederick Evangelical Reformed Church Memorial Ground (here, next to this marker); Frederick County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Frederick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick County Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Submarine Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Era Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Regarding George Washington Bicentennial Memorial. There is no elm tree nearby, suggesting that the tree succumbed to Dutch Elm Disease. It is also possible that the marker was moved to Memorial Park from another location after the elm died.

Also see . . . George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting, The American Tree Association (1930). (Submitted on May 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

George Washington Bicentennial and Evangelical Reformed Church Burying Ground Memorial Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2017

2. George Washington Bicentennial and Evangelical Reformed Church Burying Ground Memorial Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.