The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bald Cypress • Ártu (ar-too)
In the middle of the wetlands, you can see the entire life cycle of the unusual bald cypress tree. A fallen cypress was placed in the wetlands to evoke an authentic wetlands environment--and a young cypress has begun to grow out of the stump of the fallen tree.
Often covered with Spanish moss, the bald cypress can only be found in shallow marshlands. The Choctaw used the tree's bark to make cordage, and local communities such as the Piscataway favored the tree for canoe and paddle making.
Did you know that this tree is called a "bald" cypress because it loses its leaves in the winter?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Environment • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.306′ N, 77° 0.951′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker could be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 337 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20565, United States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. National Native American Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: East (within shouting distance of this marker); George Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: North (within shouting distance of this marker); Traditional Croplands (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: South (within shouting distance of this marker); Nora Naranjo-Morse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Nora Naranjo-Morse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
