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Historic Trees Historical Markers

An historic tree is one that was witness to an historic event, or maybe it was planted by, or otherwise directly associated with a famous historic figure. These have been marked with a historical marker.
 
By F. Robby, July 18, 2008
Marker and New Liberty Tree
201 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, St. John's College — Liberty Tree —
Near College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) at King George Street ( Route 450).
This tablet is placed upon the Liberty Tree by the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Annapolis, Maryland, October 19, 1907 to commemorate the first treaty made here with the . . . — — Map (db m241906) HM
202 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — George Washington Bicentennial Marker —
On North Charles Street at East Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Charles Street.
This elm has watched the growth of "Baltimore Towne" for over 100 years, on former estate of John Eager Howard, Revolutionary and 1812 Officer and fifth governor of Maryland. Here, in "Howard's Woods", Count De Rochambeau's troops camped, 1782, . . . — — Map (db m209470) HM
203 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Rising Sun — Richards Oak —
On Conowingo Road (U.S. 1) east of Arbor Lane, on the right when traveling west.
General Lafayette and his army camped around this tree April 12, 1781. A Civil War cavalry unit later occupied the site. The oak, over 500 years old, was owned by the Thomas Richards family for over a century. A huge limb fell August, 1964, . . . — — Map (db m145616) HM
204 ► Maryland, Charles County, Newburg — 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak — Circumference 15’7” — Height 72' • Spread 98' —
On Rock Point Road (Maryland Route 257) 0.1 miles east of Crain Highway (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling east.
This beautiful tree had been preserved by the Potomac Electric Power Company in cooperation with the Charles County Garden Club — — Map (db m10169) HM
205 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — Tree of Hippocrates — Platanus Orientalis —
Near Rockville Pike (Maryland Route 355) 0.1 miles south of Center Drive, on the right when traveling south.
From the Greek Island of Cos, Hippocrates is said to have held classes under the parent tree. The gift Tree was presented by the town of Cos to the National Library of Medicine at the dedication of its new building on December 14, 1961. This . . . — — Map (db m73312) HM
206 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — Tree of Hippocrates — Platanus Orientalis —
Near Center Drive 0.3 miles east of Convent Drive, on the right when traveling east.
From the Greek Island of Cos, Hippocrates is said to have held classes under the parent tree. The gift Tree was presented by the town of Cos to the National Library of Medicine at the dedication of its new building on December 14, 1961. This . . . — — Map (db m74964) HM
207 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Bowie — Historic Pin Oak —
Near Excalibur Road north of Elder Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The majestic pin oak (quercus palustris) has graced this spot for over 150 years. It is almost 17 feet in circumference, over 100 feet tall and has a crow of over 90 feet. In the late 1800's this tree as well as others were part of the landscape of . . . — — Map (db m207083) HM
208 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Colmar Manor — Historic Fort Lincoln —
Near Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
1680 • Original land granted from Lord Baltimore to George Conn 1683 • Old Spring House erected - One of the oldest buildings in the State of Maryland 1800 - 1859 • The Dueling Grounds - Site of the 1820 duel between Steven Decatur and . . . — — Map (db m206605) HM
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209 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Greenbelt — Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Tree —
On Crescent Road 0.2 miles west of Greenhill Road, on the right when traveling west.
First Lady of the Land, First Lady of the World, wife of our 32nd President, First Chairman of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights. From this point she surveyed the site and spurred the work of building Greenbelt, the first garden community in the . . . — — Map (db m188) HM
210 ► Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Centreville — Liberty Tree Memorial — The Town of Centreville —
On Watson Road at Water Way, on the left when traveling north on Watson Road.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp . . . — — Map (db m243001) HM
211 ► Maryland, Talbot County, Wye Mills — Preserving a Legacy — The Wye Oak —
Near Old Wye Mills Road.
For well over 450 years, a quiet giant stood marking the passage of time for many generations. The Wye Oak survived through the birth of a nation, the Civil War, and two World Wars. Located alongside what was once a Native American Trail and later . . . — — Map (db m113580) HM
212 ► Maryland, Washington County, Hagerstown — The Poplar Tree —
On Onderdonk Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The 300-year-old Tulip Poplar tree in the center of the Saint James School campus has been a symbol of strength and resilience. Over the years, this test of time has witnessed many events, from lavish colonial gatherings and troops marching by . . . — — Map (db m285184) HM
213 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dighton — Dighton Council Oak — Meeting Place of the Wampanoag Indians —
Near 1996 Elm Street.
Dighton Council Oak Meeting Place of the Wampanoag Indians Here King Philip met with his braves. This tree marks the center of the “old field”. Near here was the largest Indian settlement in Dighton. — — Map (db m301420) HM WM
214 ► Massachusetts, Dukes County, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard — Giant Pagoda Tree —
On South Water Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
(A Chinese Huai tree - Sophora japonica) Brought from China in a flower pot in 1837 by Captain Thomas Milton to grace his new home then being built. This is believed to be the largest of its kind on the continent. — — Map (db m177815) HM
215 ► Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — The Endecott Pear Tree
Near Water Street at Endecott Street. Reported missing.
One-eighth of a mile distant. On a part of the 300 acres granted to Governor John Endecott, is the pear tree planted by the Governor in 1632. This tree still bears fruit. — — Map (db m46192) HM
216 ► Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — The Endecott Pear Tree —
Near Endicott Street at Hutchinson Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Growing on this site is the oldest cultivated tree in America, planted ca. 1632 by John Endecott, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The “Endecott Pear Tree” is a living link to the earliest European settlers of our nation. . . . — — Map (db m260593) HM
217 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine — Washington Elm —
On Garden Street west of Appian Way, on the right when traveling west.
Under this tree Washington first took command of the American Army, July 3d 1775. — — Map (db m276912) HM
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218 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Sherborn — In Honor of Two Magnificent and Historically Significant Trees —
On North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 27) just south of Coolidge Street, on the right when traveling south.
It is believed that four trees, two ash and two sycamore, were set out in 1780 by Joseph Dowse at the end of the Revolutionary War. Several generations later, one ash and one sycamore, were blown down in the hurricane of 1938. Charles Arthur Dowse . . . — — Map (db m219198) HM
219 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Chinatown — Liberty Tree Plaza —
On Boylston Street near Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Liberty Tree Plaza commemorates the public space where ordinary people gathered to bring about extraordinary change. Across Washington Street stood the stately elm that was known between 1765 and 1775 as "Liberty Tree". It served as a . . . — — Map (db m308653) HM WM
220 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Eaton County Courthouse Sentinel Tree —
On West Harris Street near Bostwick Street North.
This amazing oak tree is approximately 250 years old. It has stood as the Sentinel on these grounds since the American Revolution. Courthouse Square Association honors and celebrates its life and history. Eaton County's Museum at . . . — — Map (db m216506) HM
221 ► Michigan, Emmet County, Cross Village, Cross Village Township — L'Arbre Croche — Waganakising — M-119 Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route —
On State Highway 119 0.2 miles north of Division Road, on the left when traveling north.
This was the name given by the French to the region from Cross Village to Harbor Springs because of a large crooked tree that stood on the crest of the bluff. Visible for many miles, it marked the center of a large Odawa Indian settlement. — — Map (db m97815) HM
222 ► Michigan, Emmet County, Cross Village, Readmond Township — Area Of The Old Council Tree — Dibaagegaamtig — M-119 Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route —
On State Highway 119 0.4 miles north of Pike Road, on the left when traveling north.
In this area, beneath a large tree, tribal chief of the Menominee, Ojibwe, and Odawak held many councils in the late 1700's. The tree was also used as a navigational tool during seasonal migrations. — — Map (db m97840) HM
223 ► Michigan, Monroe County, Carleton, Newport — Bicentennial Tree —
On Newport Road at Telegraph Road (U.S. 24), on the right when traveling east on Newport Road.
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary Period 1776 · 1976 — — Map (db m227458) HM
224 ► Minnesota, Cook County, West Cook — This Log —
Near Moose Pond Drive (County Road 81).
This log was taken from a dead red pine (Pinus resinosa) tree growing on Voyageurs Island in Lake Saganaga. Through a process called crossdating, the growth rings of this tree have been matched to those of living trees growing elsewhere in . . . — — Map (db m231689) HM
225 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Cooper — Sesquicentennial Trees —
On West River Parkway south of Lake Street, on the right when traveling south.
Trees planted along this parkway in the year 1939 have been named Sesquicentennial Trees to commemorate the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the first session of Congress and the inauguration of the first President of the United . . . — — Map (db m156475) HM
226 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Loring Park — Battle of Fort Griswold —
On Willow Street at W. 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on Willow Street.
To commemorate the Battle of Fort Griswold fought September 6, 1781, this tree was planted in historic earth from the thirteen original colonies. by Minneapolis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Tablet placed . . . — — Map (db m229542) HM
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227 ► Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, University — Mulford Q. Sibley Grove —
Near S. 19th Avenue.
1. Aerial photo of the West Bank before Professor Sibley's intervention, 1965 2. View of the grove shortly after the planting of trees, ca. 1971 3. Mulford Q. Sibley Grove, ca. 2018 4. Mulford Q. Sibley, . . . — — Map (db m233009) HM
228 ► Minnesota, Lyon County, Tracy — The Tracy Tornado Tree / Tracy Tornado Clock —
On 5th Street at Hollett Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
The ruins of the Tracy Elementary School and the splintered Tracy Tornado Tree (right) show the tornado's destructive power. The Tracy Tornado Tree has endured as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of Tracy's people in . . . — — Map (db m235418) HM
229 ► Minnesota, Morrison County, Little Falls — Big White Pine — King of the Forest —
Near Lindbergh Drive South.
White pines once dominated northern Minnesota. Even in Lindbergh's time these scattered reminders of earlier eras dotted the pasture. The trunk in front of you is the remains of one of these forest giants. This white pine stood 100-feet . . . — — Map (db m78229) HM
230 ► Minnesota, Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls — George Washington Memorial Tree —
Near South Court Street north of West Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This tree planted in memory of George Washington by the Fergus Falls Chapter D. A. R. 1932 — — Map (db m260802) HM
231 ► Minnesota, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Downtown — Giants populate the earth —
On W. Kellogg Boulevard at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Kellogg Boulevard.
In the moist, rich soils of river bottoms, cottonwoods can grow to enormous sizes. Look at the circle on the ground in front of you. It represents the girth of the largest tree in Minnesota—a cottonwood in Nicollet County. It's 344 inches . . . — — Map (db m240444) HM
232 ► Minnesota, Wright County, Howard Lake — Wright County Centennial Elm Tree —
On 1st Street at 13th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
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233 ► Mississippi, Hinds County, Jackson — Mt. Vernon Black Walnut Tree —
On North President Street at College Street, on the left when traveling north on North President Street.
The marker, erected here February 22, 1949, marks this tree which was grown from a slip of the black walnut tree at Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington. The tree was planted February 22, 1932 by the Ralph Humphreys Chapter Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m277049) HM
234 ► Missouri, Howell County, Mountain View — Moon Sycamore —
Near North Pine Street just north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Apollo XIV was launched on January 31, 1971, from Kennedy Space Center and was the third lunar landing. The entire mission lasted for 9 hours, 1 minute and 57 seconds, carrying three Americans: Captain Alan Shepard, USN; Major Stuart Roosa, USAF; . . . — — Map (db m237059) HM
235 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 9 — Gingko Tree —
On Maple Avenue near Delaware Street, on the right when traveling east.
During his daily walks in his later years, Harry Truman would stop and pat this old Gingko tree, speak a few words, then continue his walk. — — Map (db m34740) HM
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236 ► Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Liberty Tree — Burr Oak —
On Cave Hollow Road (County Highway 453) 0.2 miles south of State Highway 79, on the left when traveling south.
As part of our Nation[']s Bicentennial, the Missouri Department of Conservation recognized certain trees throughout Missouri as Liberty Trees. This Burr Oak started as a seedling in 1731 and is included in Famous and Historic Trees of . . . — — Map (db m156649) HM
237 ► Missouri, Morgan County, Versailles — The History of the Johnny Appleseed Tree —
On South Fisher Street just south of East Jasper Street, on the left when traveling south.
Johnny Appleseed Tree is unquestionably the most famous tree in American History. John Chapman was born in Leominster, Massachusetts in 1774. In the late 1780’s he set out in a canoe to plant orchards of apple trees. He traveled to the new . . . — — Map (db m216975) HM
238 ► Missouri, Putnam County, Unionville — Basking Ridge Oak — (Quercus alba) —
On Main Street (U.S. 136) east of South 17th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Basking Ridge Oak stands in the churchyard of the Presbyterian Church in the center of Basking Ridge, New Jersey which was settled in 1720. The tree is associated with the stirring events of the American Revolution. In 1776 General Charles Lee . . . — — Map (db m188196) HM
239 ► Missouri, Putnam County, Unionville — Clark Coffeetree — (Gymnocladus dioicus) —
Near Grant Street just east of South 17th Street, on the left when traveling east.
George Rodgers Clark (1752-1818) was an American frontiersman and Revolutionary War leader. One of his other ventures was to try to make “coffee” from the seeds of this tree — making seeds available to Thomas Jefferson and other contemporaries. . . . — — Map (db m188197) HM
240 ► Missouri, Putnam County, Unionville — Moon Sycamore — (Plantanus occidentalis) —
Near South 17th Street just north of Grant Street, on the left when traveling south.
This American sycamore is grown from one of the small number of seeds carried to the moon and back by Astronaut Stuart Roosa on the February 1971 Apollo 14 flight. The seeds were germinated by a US Forest Service scientist at NASA's manned space . . . — — Map (db m188195) HM
241 ► Missouri, Putnam County, Unionville, Union Township — Johnny Appleseed Tree — (Malus pumila) —
Near South 17th Street just south of Main Street (U.S. 136), on the left when traveling south.
Many believe that Johnny Appleseed is a fictional character, but he was real — John Chapman (1775-1845). He belonged to a mystical Swedish Religion and when his wife died at an early age he took that as a sign from God that he should spend the rest . . . — — Map (db m216956) HM
242 ► Missouri, St. Charles County, Matson — Daniel Boone Judgment Tree Memorial —
On State Highway 94 north of Lucille Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[The plaque on the left when entering the memorial] A Summary Chronology of the Life of Daniel Boone -by Ken Kamper, Historian Copyright © December 1999 Daniel Boone was born miles east of present Reading, . . . — — Map (db m176670) HM
243 ► Missouri, St. Louis, Bellefontaine Cemetery — American Elm — Missouri State Champion Tree — Treemendous —
Near West Florissant Avenue.
This is to certify that the American Elm described below is the largest known tree of its species in the state of Missouri recorded by Forestry Division, Missouri Department of Conservation Species: Ulmus americana Owner: . . . — — Map (db m62186) HM
244 ► Missouri, St. Louis County, Chesterfield — Pecan Tree —
Near Blue Valley Avenue west of Outlet Boulevard.
This monarch pecan tree was planted in 1892 by Gottlieb Bayer. The trunk has a circumference of over 14 feet. The height is estimated to be 70 feet. Limbs extend 60 feet in all directions. Three smaller trees grew from the pecan nuts of the . . . — — Map (db m268908) HM
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245 ► Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County, Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Township — 115 — Weeping Tree — Legends and Lore —
On North 5th Street north of Merchant Street, on the left when traveling north.
A cherry tree keeping vigil over Senator Lewis Linn's grave wept when his body was moved in 1905. His body was returned here in 1938. — — Map (db m278133) HM
246 ► Missouri, Stoddard County, Bloomfield — The Fatal Tree —
On State Highway 25 at East Shawnee Street (State Highway E), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 25.
(Front): An article in the Missouri Democrat, a Cape Girardeau newspaper, dated July 3, 1862, described the war-weary community of Bloomfield. It also told of a certain tree used for sad occasions. Two or three of us went down and . . . — — Map (db m60710) HM
247 ► Nebraska, Adams County, Hastings — 1883 American Elm — Ulmas americana —
Near Turner Avenue just south of East 9th Street, on the left when traveling south.
This tree is believed to be one of the original 227 trees on campus, beginning the tradition of planting and caring for trees at Hastings College. It was planted on April 25, 1883, by Hastings College Founders in celebration of the groundbreaking . . . — — Map (db m294619) HM
248 ► Nebraska, Dawes County, Whitney — 437 — The Council Tree —
On Old U.S. 20 0.6 miles west of Whitney Lake Road, on the left when traveling west.
In September 1875 a lone cottonwood provided a landmark where the Allison Commission met with thousands of Lakota Sioux in a futile effort to buy the Black Hills. Based on the recollections of elderly Lakotas, Captain Christopher Robinson Chapter, . . . — — Map (db m235900) HM
249 ► Nebraska, Merrick County, Central City — 92 — Lone Tree —
On U.S. 30 at 15th Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 30.
Lone Tree, a giant, solitary cottonwood, was a noted Platte River landmark as early as 1833. Standing on the north side of the river some three miles southwest of present Central City, the tree was visible at great distance. Several travelers . . . — — Map (db m53229) HM
250 ► Nevada, Carson City — Washington Elm —
Near East Musser Street at North Fall Street when traveling south.
Washington first took command of the American Army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass, July 3, 1775. Raised and given by Maryland D.A.R. Marked by Nevada D.A.R. This tree is planted as part of the two hundredth anniversary of the . . . — — Map (db m160564) HM
251 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Reno — 81 — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Tree —
On East 9th Street at North Center Street, on the right on East 9th Street.
This tree was planted in soil from Civil War battlefields and dedicated to the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic. By the National Commander in Chief June 10, 1913. Marked and Dedicated by Isaac Crist Camp No. 28 Sons of Union Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m42403) HM
252 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Historic Plane Tree —
On Broad Street at Raymond Blvd, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
Having been on this spot before the Revolutionary War, is the oldest now standing in Newark Placed by Nova Caesarea Chapter D.A.R. 1938 — — Map (db m6381) HM
253 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville — Brearley Oak — Lawrence Hopewell Trail —
On Princeton Pike (County Route 583) at Lenox Drive, on the right when traveling south on Princeton Pike.
No one knows for sure the age of the Brearley Oak. With a trunk circumference of 258 inches, a height of 110 feet, and a crown of 148 feet (as measured in 2019), estimates of its age are anywhere from 255 to 410 years old. This magnificent tree is . . . — — Map (db m303418) HM
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254 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Mercer Oak —
On Mercer Street 0.5 miles north of Parkside Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Mercer Oak was named for Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, who fought and was mortally wounded in the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777. The white oak is believed to have been here at the time of the American Revolution. A legend says that . . . — — Map (db m166095) HM
255 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Washington Elm —
Near Barrack Street north of West Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north.
(original marker:) Washington first took command of the American Army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775. Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R. Marked by New Jersey D.A.R. This tree is planted as . . . — — Map (db m4179) HM
256 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Cambridge Elm Memorial — 1732 - 1932 —
On High Street at Market Street (County Road 658), in the median on High Street.
This tree, a slip from the original Cambridge Elm under which General Washington took command of his army, is planted to the memory of George Washington by the Ompoge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. — — Map (db m224185) WM
257 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, Hopelawn — Perth Amboy's English Elm Tree —
On Market Street at High abnd Market Streets, NE Corner, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
At one time the streets of Perth Amboy were lined with English Elms (Ulmus minor var. vulgaris), chosen for the beautiful shade and fine wood. High and Water Streets were especially noted for these trees. The origins of English Elms go back to . . . — — Map (db m293654) HM
258 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Shrewsbury — This Sycamore —
On Sycamore Avenue (New Jersey Route 13A) near Broad Street ( Route 35), in the median.
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259 ► New Jersey, Salem County, Salem — Salem Oak Tree
On W Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on W Broadway. Reported permanently removed.
Most famous New Jersey tree stands in cemetery. By tradition, John Fenwick made his treaty with the Indians in its shade, 1675. — — Map (db m21607) HM
260 ► New Jersey, Salem County, Salem — Salem Oak Tree —
On West Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway.
Estimated to be over 500 years old, the oak is the sole surviving tree from the original forest that covered this land when John Fenwick arrived in 1675. Tradition maintains that Fenwick treatied with the Native Lenni Lenape beneath these branches . . . — — Map (db m153666) HM
261 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Hanover — The Lincoln Maple —
On Allegany Road 0.1 miles north of Mackinaw Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Lincoln Maple This maple was planted in 1865 after Pres. Lincoln was assassinated. Schoolchildren from this Balltown school, built in 1820, planted it. — — Map (db m105654) HM
262 ► New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Fallen White Mulberry Tree —
Near Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south.
About 1861, this white mulberry tree (morus alba) was planted across the carriage path from the large sycamore tree. The tree flourished for just under 150 years until an ice storm over this past winter (2012) caused the tree to collapse. The . . . — — Map (db m56677) HM
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263 ► New York, Essex County, Crown Point — Israel Putnam —
On Lake Road, on the left when traveling north.
182 feet north of this spot stood the oak to which Israel Putnam was tied and tortured by the Indians in 1758 — — Map (db m9340) HM
264 ► New York, Monroe County, Greece — Liberty Tree Memorial —
Near Vince Tofany Blvd just east of Long Pond Road.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Community's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp . . . — — Map (db m62091) HM
265 ► New York, Nassau County, Oyster Bay — Roosevelt Memorial Oak —
Near Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
To the sacred memory of Theodore Roosevelt The Great American President of the United States 1901 – 1908 Planted Palm Sunday 1919 A.D. by Paul Brorstrom — — Map (db m53687) HM
266 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, World Trade Center — Anne Frank Tree — Anne Frank Tree Sapling 2016, White Horse Chestnut — Original Anne Frank Tree unknown – 2020, Netherlands —
Near Liberty Street east of West Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tree is a sapling from the original chestnut tree that grew outside the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from 1942 to 1944 during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam. While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a diary in which she wrote her . . . — — Map (db m199161) HM
267 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, World Trade Center — Survivor Tree —
Near West Street near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Callery pear tree stands distant from the hundreds of swamp white oak trees on the Memorial. It was discovered amidst the wreckage of the 9/11 attacks, its bark charred from fires at the site and many of its limbs reduced to stumps. Yet . . . — — Map (db m134638) HM
268 ► New York, Orange County, Newburgh — Liberty Tree —
Near Liberty Street north of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1765, outraged colonists on Boston Commons protested British government policies underneath a tree, which became known as the Liberty Tree. Soon after, other colonies designated their own “liberty trees,” using them as meeting places or to signal . . . — — Map (db m259522) HM
269 ► New York, Orange County, Newburgh — The Balmville Tree —
On Balmville Road at Commonweath Avenue & River Road, in the median on Balmville Road.
Standing here since 1699 Circumference 25 feet, 5 inches Diameter 90 inches I - The Balmville Tree The Balmville Tree is the oldest Eastern Cottonwood on record in the United States. A core sample taken by a Harvard University . . . — — Map (db m28886) HM
270 ► New York, Richmond County, Staten Island, St. George — Survivor Tree — The Staten Island September 11 Memorial —
Near Richmond Terrace west of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west.
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a lone tree was discovered at Ground Zero. Badly damaged, the Callery pear tree was removed from the rubble and nursed back to life by the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. A . . . — — Map (db m207476) HM WM
271 ► New York, Rockland County, Tappan — Salix Babylonica - Weeping Willow —
On Livingston Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Weeping Willow Tree you see is a shoot from what was recorded as the largest Weeping Willow Tree in the entire United States. The original tree was toppled by a storm on July 13, 1987. Legend has it that the original tree was planted at . . . — — Map (db m267955) HM
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272 ► New York, Suffolk County, Cold Spring Harbor — The Survivor Tree —
On Harbor Road at Elm Place, on the left when traveling east on Harbor Road.
A Callery Pear Tree, found in the rubble, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, has become a living symbol of hope, resilience, survival, and rebirth. When discovered, the 8 feet high tree, was severely . . . — — Map (db m270135) HM
273 ► New York, Ulster County, Hurley — Sycamore Moon Tree —
On U.S. 209 just north of Russell Road, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Aldert H. Roosa 1621-1679 Col. Stuart A. Roosa — Apollo 14 1933-1994 Dedicated to the Roosa Families — — Map (db m252343) HM
274 ► North Carolina, Brunswick County, Southport — Indian Trail Tree — Keziah Memorial Park — William Barnum Keziah, 1885–1957, “The Rovin’ Reporter” —
On West Moore Street at South Lord Street, on the right when traveling east on West Moore Street.
This ancient gnarled oak has been estimated to be more than 800 years old. Indians may have bent the young tree to mark the trail to their fishing grounds. The tree took root a second time, thus developing the unusual formation. — — Map (db m20366) HM
275 ► North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — Council Oak —
On North Green Street (State Road 181) at Bost Road, on the right when traveling west on North Green Street.
. . . — — Map (db m210352) HM
276 ► North Carolina, Gaston County, Mount Holly — The Mighty Oak Tree —
On West Glendale Avenue at South Hawthorne Street, on the right when traveling east on West Glendale Avenue.
In front of you once stood the Mighty Oak Tree, a witness tree which lived here at the same time as Ransom Hunter. For many years, the tree served as the site for annual Hunter family reunions. Unfortunately, the tree was in poor condition and was . . . — — Map (db m306997) HM
277 ► North Carolina, Haywood County, Canton — Osborne Boundary Oak Tree —
On Pisgah Drive (North Carolina Route 110) at Jeffrey Lane, on the right when traveling north on Pisgah Drive.
This tree has witnessed several centuries of history, provided shade for nearby early Native American settlements, edged the trail of the Rutherford Trace march against the Cherokee, and served as a boundary marker before Haywood County was . . . — — Map (db m234881) HM
278 ► North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Freedom Park — The North Carolina Liberty Tree —
On Princeton Avenue.
The original Liberty Tree (1646-1775) stood in Boston, and was a gathering place for Patriots during the Revolution. The massive tree's dense foliage provided cover and kept these freedom loving Patriots from being easily spotted by the British. . . . — — Map (db m308146) HM
279 ► North Carolina, Transylvania County, Brevard — The Charter Oak —
Near East Main Street (U.S. 276) at Park Avenue (County Road 1546), on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m227356) HM
280 ► North Carolina, Transylvania County, Brevard — The Witness Tree —
On Asheville Highway (North Carolina Route 280), on the left when traveling south.
Marker of Hughey Land Grant 1798 Three County Marker and Meeting Spot — — Map (db m238490) HM
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281 ► North Carolina, Transylvania County, Brevard — Tree Planted in Memory of George Washington —
Near East Main Street (U.S. 276) at North Broad Street (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling west.
This tree planted in memory of George Washington by the Waightstill Avery Chapter D. A. R. 1932 — — Map (db m185613) HM
282 ► North Carolina, Wilkes County, Wilkesboro — The Tory Oak — Witness to Death — Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail —
On East North Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling east on East North Street.
A stately oak stood here for nearly 300 years. It symbolized the patriots' yearning for freedom and the bitterness of their conflict with the British crown. In 1779, two tories (Americans loyal to Britain) plundered the home of George Wilfong in . . . — — Map (db m183068) HM
283 ► North Dakota, Cass County, West Fargo, Mapleton Township — Liberty Tree —
Near Main Avenue West (U.S. 10) east of 21, on the right when traveling east.
An Elm Tree in Boston became known as The Liberty Tree. This tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of Britain over the American Colonies. In 1765, Patriots in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British . . . — — Map (db m278879) HM
284 ► North Dakota, McKenzie County, Watford City — A Wild River / Growing Old / Cotton —
On Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling west.
A Wild River The undammed Little Missouri River floods often, eroding areas of floodplain and depositing new land. This new land next to the river offers plenty of water and sunlight. It is the only place cottonwood seedlings can survive. As . . . — — Map (db m282224)
285 ► North Dakota, Pembina County, Pembina — Walter Welford — Former Governor of North Dakota 1935-1936 —
On State Highway 59 just north of West Rolette Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of Walter Welford, the twentieth governor of North Dakota (1935-1936) and resident of the town of Pembina, Governor George A. Sinner planted this tree on September 30, 1992. A tree was planted in the hometown of every North Dakota governor . . . — — Map (db m306006) HM
286 ► Ohio, Ashtabula County, Jefferson — The McKinley Elm —
On East Jefferson Street at South Market Street, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
Gov. William McKinley spoke under this elm in 1892. Elected president in 1896. — — Map (db m270578) HM
287 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Surveyors' Landmark — Mapping and Planning the City of Cleveland —
On West 9th Street at West Lakeside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on West 9th Street.
The Story of the Witness Tree in Surveying the Western Reserve Early surveyors Amos Spafford and Seth Pease came to the Western Reserve in 1796, each producing maps of the new settlement. The first map of Cleveland was a manuscript pieced . . . — — Map (db m296765) HM
288 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Southwest Columbus — Grandfather Tree —
On Brown Road at Harrisburg Pike (Route 62), on the right when traveling north on Brown Road.
As of 2018, this white oak is estimated to be 313 years old. When it sprouted only a few Mingos lived near the river and wolves would have been common visitors. Our old oaks and maples are a remnant of pre-settlement mixed oak forest and remain due . . . — — Map (db m298548) HM
289 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Oak — Born October 27th, 1858 • Died January 6th, 1919 —
Near High Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right.
This tree (a Scarlett Oak) was placed here by the Roosevelt National Living Memorial Association, as a living tribute to the great lover and defender of Country and Flag, and our youngest President of the United States—Theodore Roosevelt. . . . — — Map (db m9866) HM
290 ► Ohio, Holmes County, Bunker Hill — Peace Oak —
On County Route 77 at County Route 366, on the right when traveling north on County Route 77.
The giant Peace Oak at Salm, France, remote in the upper region of the Vosges Mountain range, is reputed to have been planted around 1794 by Anabaptists to commemorate the honoring of their request to be recognized as conscientious objectors to war. . . . — — Map (db m281150) HM
291 ► Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — Catalpa Tree —
On Jefferson Street (County Road 1) just east of Davidson Street, on the left when traveling east.
This CATALPA Tree was planted around 1837. Burlington was a part of the Old Northwest Territory and was established as the Lawrence County Seat on July 14, 1818. It has been confirmed by the Dept. of Natural Resources that this tree qualifies as a . . . — — Map (db m185479) HM
292 ► Ohio, Logan County, Bellefontaine — George Washington Memorial Tree — Same Rock, Same Location, Different Tree —
On Main Street (U.S. 68) at Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This tree planted in memory of George Washington by the Bellefontaine Chapter D.A.R. (DAR logo) 1931 — — Map (db m80607) HM WM
293 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Center City — Toledo and Lucas County World War Memorial Tree —
On Adams Street west of North Erie Street, on the right when traveling west.
This tree planted by the War Mothers in memory of the Toledo and Lucas County Fallen Heroes of the World War — — Map (db m171211) WM
294 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Moraine — Johnny Appleseed Site — An Existing Grove of Trees —
On Dorf Drive near Pinnacle Road, on the left when traveling north.
Plaque 1 In the 1820’s during a hike from Urbana to Cincinnati, John “Johnny Appleseed” Chapman planted a grove of apple trees just west of Dorf Drive in German Village. On September 23, 2010, honoring the 236th birthday of John . . . — — Map (db m104620) HM
295 ► Ohio, Pickaway County, Circleville — John Boggs Memorial —
Near Ohio 361.
(West Face) Capt. John Boggs, born in Western Penn. 1738. Married Jane Irwin and raised a large family on the frontier. Near Wheeling W.Va. one son Wm. was taken prisoner by the Indians, in view of his Fathers cabin, which is here represented. . . . — — Map (db m13667) HM
296 ► Ohio, Portage County, Hiram — Circa 1900 —
On Hayden Street at Bancroft Street, on the right when traveling north on Hayden Street.
Hiram College Professor of Science, George H. Colton, planted this ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) in his front yard. He acquired the seedling on a visit to Japan. — — Map (db m303296) HM
297 ► Ohio, Scioto County, Friendship — Ohio's Biggest Yellow Buckeye — (Aesculus flava) — Ohio Byway • Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail —
On Edward Warren Drive (Cemetery Road) 0.2 miles north of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling north.
Height 109 Feet, Crown 60 Feet, Circumference 144 Inches, This tree is approximately 150 Years Old. The Name Buckeye comes from folklore of the Native Americans who noticed that the nut of the Buckeye tree resembles the eye of the buck deer, a . . . — — Map (db m185499) HM
298 ► Ohio, Summit County, Akron — The Signal Tree —
On Chuckery Trail 0.1 miles west of Peck Road, on the right when traveling west.
Trees with unusual shapes were often, used by Indians as landmarks to identify important trails. This 300 year old Bur Oak (Guercus Macrocarpa) marked the northernmost point of the Portage Trail, which connected the Cuyahoga (whose course was . . . — — Map (db m161199) HM
299 ► Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — George Washington Elm Tree —
On NE 21st Street at Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on NE 21st Street.
Washington first took command of the American Army under the Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775. Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by Oklahoma D.A.R., this tree is planted as part of the 200th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m155636) HM
300 ► Oregon, Baker County, Baker City — The Lone Tree of the Oregon Trail —
On State Road 86 (Oregon Route 86).
Early Oregon Trail emigrants crested the south flank of Flagstaff Hill and, with the Blue Mountains looming to the west, saw a solitary tree in the valley below. Called l’arbre seul (the lone tree) by French-Canadian fur trappers, this . . . — — Map (db m108122) HM

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