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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 Douglass Halvorsen, December 5, 2018
Oregon's Heritage Tree (Douglas Fir)
301 ► Oregon, Clackamas County, Wilsonville — Grove of the States — Oregon Heritage Tree Site —
Near US Interstate 5 South (U.S. 5).
The Grove of the States includes a tree representing each state in the USA and the District of Columbia. The idea for the Grove of the States was conceived by Oregon Attorney General Robert Y. Thornton to honor the passage of Lady Bird Jonson's 1965 . . . — — Map (db m127210) HM
302 ► Oregon, Clatsop County, Astoria — Captain Flavel Trees — Oregon Heritage Tree Program —
On 7th Street south of Duane Street, on the left when traveling south.
This grove of nine trees is a part of the original landscaping planted around the historic 1886 Queen Anne style house of Captain George Flavel. The grove consists of a giant sequoia, ginko, Camperdown elm, bay laurel, pear, and four cork elms. . . . — — Map (db m168306) HM
303 ► Oregon, Douglas County, Roseburg — Courthouse Elm — Ulmus americana —
On Southeast Douglas Avenue.
This tree was given to Douglas County by Binger Hermann, U.S. Congressman, around the turn of the century. The occasion for the tree donation is not known positively, but research suggests that it was given at a dedication ceremony for the . . . — — Map (db m112587) HM
304 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Ashland — Tub Springs Sugar Pine —
On Green Springs Highway (U.S. 66).
Pinus lambertiana When settlers crossed on the Applegate Trail, sugar pine trees dominated this landscape. Native Americans had seasonal camps and purposefully managed the sugar pines, including using a hook-ladder to move up the tiered . . . — — Map (db m112589) HM
305 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Central Point — Beall Black Walnut — Juglans nigra — Oregon Heritage Tree —
On Beall Ln, on the right when traveling east.
In 1863, on this site, Robert Vinton Beall, an Oregon Trail pioneer and relative to four Maryland governors, built one of the first frame buildings in Jackson County, a Gothic Revival house that is listed on the National Historic Register. Beall and . . . — — Map (db m129534) HM
306 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Central Point — Hanley Farm Willow — Salix babylonica — Oregon Heritage Tree —
Near Hanley Road (Oregon Route 238) 0.5 miles Rossanley Drive ( Route 238), on the right when traveling west.
In 1860, Martha Hanley planted this weeping willow to commemorate the birth of her son. The willow cutting was obtained from the pioneer Luelling Nursery in the Willamette Valley and delivered by Martha's friend Kit Kearney, an express rider, who . . . — — Map (db m244248) HM
307 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Eagle Point — Lonesome Hickory —
On Crater Lake Hwy (Oregon Route 62).
Carya ovata Mary Louisa Black planted this shagbark hickory near her home in 1866 from nuts she carried from Missouri on the Oregon Trail in 1865. Of the nuts she planted, two grew into trees. This tree is the lone survivor of snow, . . . — — Map (db m112564) HM
308 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Jacksonville — Britt Sequoia —
Near East California Street (Oregon Route 238).
Sequoiadendron giganteum On March 22, 1862, the day of his son Emil's birth, Peter Britt planted this giant sequoia by his home. Britt was a pioneer photographer, skilled horticulturist, and leader in Southern Oregon's lucrative fruit . . . — — Map (db m112590) HM
309 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Medford — Harry & David Comice Pear Trees — Pyrus communis —
Near S Pacific Hwy (U.S. 99).
This small grove of Comice pear trees are the only remaining of an original planting known as Harry & David Bear Creek Orchards Block 1A. Harry & David Corporation became internationally renowned in 1932 when they began marketing their gift boxes of . . . — — Map (db m113351) HM
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310 ► Oregon, Jackson County, Medford — Scion of the Washington Elm —
On West Main Street.
Planted in 1932 by Crater Lake Chapter D.A.R. — — Map (db m160880) HM
311 ► Oregon, Josephine County, Cave Junction — Smokejumper Tree —
On Smokejumper Way.
Pinus jeffreyi In Oregon, Jeffrey pines are found only in the state's southwest corner. They are especially adapted to local dry, infertile, serpentine soils as seen in the surrounding flat lands and distant mountains. These trees resist . . . — — Map (db m112563) HM
312 ► Oregon, Lake County, Bly — Mitchell Monument Shrapnel Tree — Pinus ponderosa —
Near National Forest Development Road 348.
When a Japanese balloon bomb exploded at this site, Elsie Mitchell and her Sunday school class of five children, out on an early spring fishing outing, were killed. They were the only World War II casualties to occur on the North American . . . — — Map (db m112595) HM
313 ► Oregon, Marion County, Aurora — Aurora Colony Black Walnut — Juglans nigra — Oregon Heritage Tree —
On Liberty Street Northeast at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Street Northeast.
This black walnut was planted c. 1884 by the Zimmerman family who were prominent members of the Aurora Colony. Early Aurora settlers were talented and industrious. Their products gained a wide reputation for excellence during the early days of . . . — — Map (db m244246) HM
314 ► Oregon, Marion County, Salem — Giant Sequoia — Sequoia Giganteum —
Near Court Street Northeast at East Summer Street Northeast.
Commemorating the One-hundredth Anniversary of the Office of Oregon Attorney General 1891 — 1991 — — Map (db m157699) HM
315 ► Oregon, Marion County, Salem, Central Area — Moon Tree — Pseudotsuga menziesii — Oregon Heritage Tree —
On Court Street Northeast, on the left when traveling west.
This Douglas-fir was raised from seed carried to the moon by astronaut Stuart Roosa of the Apollo 14 space mission in 1971. It was the first "Moon Tree" to be planted in Oregon and was planted here by Governor Bob Straub on Arbor Day, April 30, 1976 . . . — — Map (db m286377) HM
316 ► Pennsylvania, Centre County, State College — American Elms —
On Pattee Mall west of East College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling west.
Lining the mall are part of an early campus landscaping plan that called for trees and other plantings to be used as an arboretum for teaching and research purposes. While age and disease have taken their toll, Penn State still has one of the . . . — — Map (db m135739) HM
317 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Kennett Square, East Marlborough Township — American Elm — Ulmus americana — Historic Trees
Near Flower Garden Walk. Reported permanently removed.
Longwood has one of the most historically significant tree collections in the region. This land was originally owned by William Penn, and later part of a 202-acre working farm and arboretum belonging to the Peirce family. The arboretum, . . . — — Map (db m175052) HM
318 ► Pennsylvania, Clinton County, Avis — Tiadaghton Elm —
Near River Road at Local Route 436.
Under this huge Elm, July 4, 1776, resolves declaring independence were drawn, prior to news of action by Congress at Philadelphia. This was an expression of the spirit common to the frontier and led by the famous Fair Play men. — — Map (db m65556) HM
319 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Hershey, Derry Township — Kinderhaus “Climbing Tree” — Chinese chestnut (Castanea molassima) —
On East Governor Road (U.S. 322) at Meadow Lane on East Governor Road.
Though the Milton Hershey School campus is graced by a number of magnificent trees, one of the oldest and most meaningful to generations of HIS/MHS students might be this Chinese chestnut. Known informally as the “climbing tree) for . . . — — Map (db m84238) HM
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320 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — The National Arborist Association —
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1).
and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution. — — Map (db m8280) HM
321 ► Pennsylvania, Jefferson County, Brookville — George Washington Elm —
Near Main Street (U.S. 322) west of North Pickering Street, on the right when traveling west.
This tree grown from shoot taken from original elm which stands near Cambridge, Massachusetts and which bears this inscription: "Under this tree Washington took command of the American army July 3, 1775" — — Map (db m306156) HM
322 ► Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery World War Memorial Avenue of Trees —
Near North 3rd Street.
This Avenue of Trees, preserved by General Thomas Mifflin Chapter D.A.R. in memory of soldiers of Juniata County who gave their lives in the World War Dedicated November 11, 1940 — — Map (db m53723) HM
323 ► Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Mount Joy, East Donegal Township — The Witness Tree — Donegal Presbyterian Church —
On Donegal Springs Road.
On this sacred spot for 260 years stood the majestic white oak tree known as the Witness Tree. Despite preservation efforts, the tree succumbed to old age and was solemnly removed on June 3, 1991. Its memory symbolizes the patriotism and love of . . . — — Map (db m84446) HM
324 ► Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Mount Joy, East Donegal Township — The Witness Tree Monument — Donegal Presbyterian Church —
On Donegal Springs Road.
Beneath this Witness Tree a new born patriotism found notable expressionOn a Sunday morning in September 1777 an express rider came to tell the congregation of Donegal Church that the British army under Lord Howe had left New York to invade . . . — — Map (db m84483) HM
325 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, East Germantown — Revolutionary War Witness Tree —
On E Cliveden Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 m69076) HM
326 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fishtown — Historical Penn Treaty Park —
On North Beach Street at East Columbia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Beach Street.
Great great grandchild of the original Peace Elm under which the peace treat was made in 1682. — — Map (db m223971) HM
327 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fishtown — On this site in 1682… —
On North Beach Street at East Columbia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Beach Street.
On this site in 1682 William Penn signed a treaty with the Delaware Tribe of Native Americans under the canopy of the Great American Elm Tree. The tree was destroyed during a storm on March 3, 1810. This direct descendant of the original tree was . . . — — Map (db m223974) HM
328 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fishtown — Treaty Ground of William Penn —
Near North Beach Street.
Treaty ground of William Penn, and the Indian Nations, 1682, Unbroken faith. William Penn, Born 1644, Died 1718. Pennsylvania, Founded, 1681, by Deeds of Peace. Placed by the Penn Society, A.D. 1827, to mark the site of the Great . . . — — Map (db m164374) HM
329 ► Pennsylvania, Union County, Lewisburg — Lewisburg Witness Tree —
On 7th Street at St. George Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street.
This ancient oak is today the only surviving witness tree among those that marked the survey of February 28 1769 which set apart the tract on which Lewisburg is situated and which was made for the proprietaries by William Maclay This tract of 320 . . . — — Map (db m282475) HM
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330 ► Pennsylvania, Washington County, West Alexander — Site of Oak Tree — 1785-1936 —
Near Main Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of oak tree under which the first religious services were held in community by the congregation of Three Ridges (later the Presbyterian Church of West Alexander) by Dr. John Mcmillen, Rev. John Brice and others as early as 1785. — — Map (db m263184) HM
331 ► Rhode Island, Kent County, Coventry — Liberty Tree Memorial —
On Flat River Road (Rhode Island Route 117) east of Brenda Drive (Walker Lane), on the right when traveling east.
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 m152526) HM
332 ► Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — The Tree of Liberty — William Ellery Park —
On Poplar Street at Thames Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street.
To commemorate the repeal of the Stamp Act in March 1766, William Read deeded a small triangle of land at this site where grew the original Tree of Liberty, to William Ellery and others in trust. This tree was cut down by British occupation forces . . . — — Map (db m48095) HM
333 ► Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, South Elmwood — Betsy Williams Sycamore — Roger Williams Park —
On Rose Avenue south of Green Memorial Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The magnificent Betsey Williams Sycamore is a beloved icon of Roger Williams Park, and the most famous tree in Rhode Island. It is estimated to be about 250 years old, planted shortly after the cottage was built in 1773. The American . . . — — Map (db m222440) HM
334 ► Rhode Island, Washington County, Charlestown — Liberty Tree Memorial —
On Park Lane south of Old Post Road ( Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m114946) HM
335 ► South Carolina, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island, Harbour Town — Liberty Oak — Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) —
Near Lighthouse Road.
The Harbour Town Yacht Basin was originally designed to be round, but after discovering this magnificent, centuries-old oak, the shape was reconfigured to save the specimen tree. It has become one of the focal points of The Sea Pines Resort. . . . — — Map (db m282574) HM
336 ► South Carolina, Berkeley County, Daniel Island — Daniel's Landing Oak — Daniel's Landing — Life at the Water's Edge —
Near Daniel Island Trail.
The venerable Daniel's Landing Oak has stood on the banks of the Wando since well before Columbus arrived in the New World. It has sheltered Native American coastal tribes, welcomed English Lords Proprietor, witnessed the outdoor recreation of . . . — — Map (db m266748) HM
337 ► South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — The Liberty Tree —
On Alexander Street 0.1 miles north of Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot once stood the Liberty Tree where Colonial Independence was first advocated by Christopher Gadsden A.D. 1766 and where ten years later the Declaration of Independence was first heard and applauded by South Carolinians — — Map (db m31852) HM
338 ► South Dakota, Codington County, Henry — The Centennial Tree — Planted in 1882 —
On Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Henry’s Centennial Tree, also known as “The Big Tree,” was planted the same year the town of Henry was established, by David & Lucenda Wiley, in from of their business, Lucenda’s Millinery Shop. The tree’s circumference was 30 ft. and its height . . . — — Map (db m213992) HM
339 ► South Dakota, Jerauld County, Wessington Springs — Bur Oak Tree —
Near 1st Street Southwest at Alene Avenue South.
The large tree in the draw started growing in 1717 according to a sample taken by a State Forester, which makes it over 289 years old. The United States didn't become a country until 1776. There is one oak tree in the park that is nearly 400 years . . . — — Map (db m263126) HM
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340 ► Tennessee, Carter County, Elizabethton — 23 — Sycamore Tree — Elizabethton Walking Tour —
On South Riverside Drive north of Hattie Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The first republic established west of the Appalachians was the Watauga Association, which was formed in May 1772 under the shade of an old Sycamore tree, located on the banks of the Doe River. The famed tree, was cut down in 1987, after efforts to . . . — — Map (db m306554) HM
341 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Birchwood — This Venerable Oak Tree —
On Blythe Ferry Lane (County Route 131) 0.8 miles north of Blythe Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
Witnessed a young Sam Houston, who gained favor with Chief Jolly on Hiwassee Island nearby, witnessed the Indian removal and countless events that shaped Meigs County, the State of Tennessee and points westward. Commemorated in 2016 to . . . — — Map (db m165865) HM
342 ► Tennessee, Sullivan County, Bristol — 1A 67 — Pemberton Oak —
On U.S. 421 at Pemberton Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 421.
Under the massive oak 0.3 mi. SW, Col. John Pemberton assembled his command in late September, 1780 for service against the British. Joined by units from Virginia, they marched to Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga; thence the whole force, under Col. . . . — — Map (db m157949) HM
343 ► Tennessee, Warren County, McMinnville — The Birthing Tree —
On Sparta Street (U.S. 70S) north of Vocational Technical Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Standing as a silent sentinel to the town, this enormous white oak (Quercus alba) welcomes travelers into the city of McMinnville. This tree is 85 feet tall, a crown spread of 125 feet, and a possible age of over 250 years old. It has several lower . . . — — Map (db m76028) HM
344 ► Tennessee, Williamson County, Brentwood — Brentwood's Mighty Oak —
On Knox Valley Drive, on the right when traveling south.
For more than 300 years, a majestic bur oak flourished on this site. The tree stood vigil over ancient Native American burial grounds; saw the arrival of the first white settlers in Middle Tennessee, provided shade to armies of both the North and . . . — — Map (db m284263) HM
345 ► Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Harlandale — Kennedy Memorial Tree —
On Mission Parkway 0.4 miles south of SE Military Drive (State Highway 13), on the right when traveling south.
This thornless Moraine Honeylocust from the Kennedy estate at Hyannisport, Massachusetts was presented to the San Antonio River Authority through the efforts of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and was planted on April 24, 1966 in memory of John . . . — — Map (db m213280) HM WM
346 ► Texas, Callahan County, Putnam — 573 — Burkett Pecan Tree
On I-20 Frontage (North) Road 1.1 miles west of Copper Creek Road (County Road 425), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The original Burkett Pecan tree, bred from a native tree, 1900, by J.H. Burkett (1861-1945), Texas pecan industry leader. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1966 — — Map (db m290378) HM
347 ► Texas, Carson County, Panhandle — 5467 — Thomas Cree Homesite — First Tree —
On U.S. 60 4.9 miles west of Texas Highway 207, on the left when traveling west.
After serving as a teamster in the Civil War (1861-65), Thadium (Thomas) B. Cree worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1888 he and his wife came to the High Plains. They acquired this land and, with no trees for lumber, they built a dugout home. . . . — — Map (db m55938) HM
348 ► Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 1231 — District Court Tree —
On Travis Street, in the median.
In 1837 this oak sheltered Texas jurors. Courthouse was unfinished because logs coming down-river for building had swept past in strong current. R. M. Williamson, presiding, was called "Three-legged Willie" due to appearance: he had good leg, . . . — — Map (db m28804) HM
349 ► Texas, Dallas County, Coppell — Houston Campsite Oak —
On Park Road south of W Bethel Road when traveling south.
In 1843, Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas, and fellow travelers camped under this and other oak trees at these springs and met with local Indian tribes, attempting to negotiate a peace treaty. The treaty, signed several months . . . — — Map (db m147427) HM
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350 ► Texas, Fort Bend County, Missouri City — The Freedom Tree —
On Misty Hollow Drive 0.2 miles north of Lake Olympia Parkway, on the left when traveling north.
Missouri City, Texas Documented in The National of Historic Trees In January of 1860, Edward Palmer purchased 640 acres from David Bright, one of Stephen F. Austin's “Old Three Hundred”, for $6,000 to create the Palmer plantation. In October . . . — — Map (db m259432) HM
351 ► Texas, Guadalupe County, Seguin — Stephen F. Austin Oak Tree —
On East Donegan Street near South River Street, on the right when traveling west.
To honor Stephen Fuller Austin, the Father of Texas, the children of Guadalupe County planned this tree in the year of his 207th birthday, November 3, 1793. This Live Oak tree was germinated from the huge Live Oak tree that stands today . . . — — Map (db m232677) HM
352 ► Texas, Medina County, Hondo — Stephen F. Austin Memorial Oak Tree —
On 16th Street, on the left when traveling east.
This tree planted on April 15, 2004 was grown from an acorn harvested from the live oak tree located on the site of Stephen F. Austin's death near present-day West Columbia, Texas. Under that large tree, a Texas Historical Monument marks the place . . . — — Map (db m5778) HM
353 ► Texas, Red River County, Clarksville — Page's Tree —
On West Washington Street at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.
In 1837 a murderer named Page and two others were hanged on a limb of this large post oak tree. At the time, the tree was 96 years old. From that day on, it has been known as "Page's Tree". — — Map (db m96887) HM
354 ► Texas, Travis County, Austin, Old West Austin — The Caldwell Treaty Oak Park —
On Baylor Street at Sayers Street, on the right when traveling north on Baylor Street.
Estimated to have been a majestic tree of about 100 years when Columbus first landed on North American shores, this live oak tree has been pronounced the most perfect specimen of a tree in North America, and its picture hangs in the Hall of Fame . . . — — Map (db m82870) HM
355 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 262 — The Cedar Tree Shrine —
On South 600 East south of East Broadway / E 300 S, in the median.
The street to the north was originally Emmigration Road – the only approach from the east. Over this road the pioneers of 1847 and subsequent years entered the valley of the Great Salt Sea. They found growing near this site a lone cedar and . . . — — Map (db m35125) HM
356 ► Virginia, Campbell County, Brookneal — Osage Orange Tree — (Maclura pomifera) —
Near County Route 677, on the left when traveling south.
The National Champion Osage orange tree is over 530 years old. The tree stands 65 feet high, is 328 inches in circumference, and has a crown spread of 93 feet when it was last measured in 2017. This tree was well over 100 years old when Patrick . . . — — Map (db m307370) HM
357 ► Virginia, Fredericksburg — Col. George Eskridge Memorial Tree — April 29, 1937 —
Near Washington Avenue at Pitt Street.
May this Oak Tree from "Sandy Point" Westmoreland Co. Virginia, home of Col. George Eskridge, who was guardian for Mary Ball, shelter her last resting place, as she in her early childhood was sheltered and protected by her beloved guardian. As . . . — — Map (db m9197) HM
358 ► Virginia, Lynchburg, Riverside — Constitution Tree —
Near Riverside Street 0.1 miles north of Rivermont Avenue.
Constitution of the United States of America signed at Philadelphia, September 17, 1787 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Constitution TreeThis oak tree planted this seventeenth day of September, 1937 to perpetuate in the hearts of the people . . . — — Map (db m313000) HM
359 ► Virginia, Page County, Luray — Chinkapin Oak —
On South Hawksbill Street 0.1 miles south of West Page Street, on the left when traveling south.
Directly up the hill from this site grows the second largest Chinkapin Oak in Virginia. It is registered with the Champion Tree Program of Virginia with a circumference of 234 inches, 62 feet tall and has a crown spread of 132 feet. It is estimated . . . — — Map (db m182598) HM
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360 ► Virginia, Smyth County, Marion — KD-14 — “The Crying Tree” —
Near West Court Street west of North Sheffey Street, on the right when traveling west.
Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Adams (1841-1913) was about five years old when she and her family were sold at a slave auction outside the Smyth County Courthouse. Thomas Thurman, whose house stood near here, bought Sallie to be a body servant for his . . . — — Map (db m209792) HM
361 ► Virginia, Washington County, Abingdon — Liberty-Peace Tree —
Near Lt Billy Webb Avenue 0.1 miles north of Cook Street.
The first “Liberty Tree” was an American Elm Tree that stood on the Boston Commons in Boston, Massachusetts prior to the American Revolution. On 14 August 1765 a group of men calling themselves the “Sons of Liberty” gathered in Boston under the elm . . . — — Map (db m210064) HM
362 ► Washington, Clallam County, Forks — Welcome to Forks — Logging Capitol of the World —
On North Forks Avenue (U.S. 101) just north of East Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Sitka Spruce log came from a tree which was 11’ 8” in diameter, or 37’ 1” in circumference, and 256’ tall. The tree was already 259 years old in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Sitka Spruce is native to the fog belt of . . . — — Map (db m290489) HM
363 ► Washington, Clallam County, Port Angeles, Salt Creek Recreation Area — History of the "Herbie" Tree —
On Tongue Point Park Road north of Camp Hayden Road, on the right when traveling west.
As part of the American Elm Heritage Project celebrating America's Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence, the Michael Trebert Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m315447) HM WM
364 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Northeast Seattle — Scion of the Washington Elm — Cambridge, Mass. —
On East Stevens Way Northeast south of Pend Oreille Road Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m273167) HM
365 ► Washington, King County, Seattle, Uptown — George Washington —
On Mercer Street.
In memory of George Washington 1732-1799 This tree is planted by Mary Morris Chapter D.A.R. in the Bicentennial Year of his birth. 1932 — — Map (db m234932) HM
366 ► Washington, King County, Tukwila — Joseph Foster Tree —
Near Interurban Avenue South south of 56h Avenue South.
— In memoriam — Joseph Foster. Came to the state of Washington from Sheboygan, Wis arriving Vancouver, Wash. by ox team, July 1, 1852 Arriving Alki Point and Seattle by boat, April 4, 1853 locating here May 1, 1853 Gov. scout . . . — — Map (db m181555) HM
367 ► Washington, Kitsap County, Port Gamble — Camperdown Elm — Planted 1875 —
On Walker Street, on the right when traveling west.
It was in 1640 that the "Earl of Camperdown" in Dundee Scotland noticed a branch growing on the floor of his elm forest. He grafted it to a Scotch Elm tree and it took hold producing the first Camperdown Elm. The Scotch Elm is the only root mass the . . . — — Map (db m112959) HM
368 ► Washington, Lewis County, Chehalis, Claquato Cemetery — Claquato Pioneer Fir —
On Chilvers Road.
A shelter for first settlers Dedicated 1937 as a memorial to their fortitude — — Map (db m247508) HM
369 ► Washington, Snohomish County, Arlington — Big Cedar Stump —
Near Interstate 5 1 mile north of Washington Route 531, on the right when traveling north.
This famous stump remains as evidence of the giant trees which once forested this area. Over 20 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall, the huge "Western Redcedar" is believed to have been more than 1000 years old. Discovered by early settlers . . . — — Map (db m290339) HM
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370 ► Washington, Whatcom County, Bellingham — The 1909 Fairhaven Empress Tree — Port of Bellingham —
On Harris Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Harris Street.
With a normal lifespan of 70 years, this, is one of the oldest Empress trees (Paulownia tomentosa) in the United States. The tree was presented to E.B. Deming, President of Pacific American Fisheries, on August 24, 1909; a gift from . . . — — Map (db m177791) HM
371 ► Wisconsin, Columbia County, Lodi — Historic Tree —
On South Main Street at Sodders Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
The Palmer Tree, a stately burr oak was a mere acorn in front of the Palmer Family log cabin, when Lodi was settled in 1848. Its testimony to a peaceful community continues, as it stands proudly to welcome all who enter the Lodi Valley Historical . . . — — Map (db m33882) HM
372 ► Wyoming, Albany County, Buford — Tree Rock —
On Interstate 80 at milepost 332, in the median.
This small pine tree that seems to be growing out of solid rock has fascinated travelers since the first train rolled past on the Union Pacific Railroad. It is said that the builders of the original railroad diverted the tracks slightly to pass by . . . — — Map (db m62159) HM
373 ► Wyoming, Laramie County, Cheyenne, Downtown — George Washington's Elm — American Elm (Ulmus Americana) —
On 24th Street west of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m315772) HM
374 ► Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, East Melbourne — A Great Australian Tree — Moreton Bay Fig — Ficus macrophylla —
Near Wellington Parade (Victoria Route 30) 0.1 kilometers north of Jolimont Road.
The wide, spreading branches of this mature tree provide welcome summer shade. A fast growing native of New South Wales and Queensland, strongly identified with the area of Moreton Bay near Brisbane, it produces round, purplish figs which attract . . . — — Map (db m300206) HM
375 ► Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, East Melbourne — Scarred Tree —
On Wellington Parade (Victoria Route 30) 0.1 kilometers Jolimont Road.
The scar on this tree was created when Aboriginal people removed bark to make canoes, shields, food and water containers, string, baby carriers and other items. Please respect this site. It is important to the Wurundjeri people as traditional . . . — — Map (db m300208) HM
376 ► Australia, Victoria, Mount Alexander Shire, Guildford — The Big Tree — 'River Red Gum' — Eucalyptus camaldulensis (fam Myrtaceae)Debnb —
On Kemps Bridge Road, in the median.
Guildford The Big Tree is thought to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria. It has been recorded as having a height of 30m, a canopy spread of 34m, and trunk circumference of 9.35m. Estimates of the age of the tree range . . . — — Map (db m45968) HM
377 ► British Columbia, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver, Central Vancouver — The Old Maple —
On Powell Street at Carrall Street on Powell Street.
Here stood the old maple tree under whose branches the pioneers met in 1885 and chose the name "Vancouver" for this city. — — Map (db m41554) HM
378 ► Nova Scotia, Pictou County, New Glasgow — New Glasgow D-Day Memorial —
Near Dalhousie Street just east of Temperance Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m144879) WM
379 ► Ontario, Algoma District, Sault Ste. Marie — Sacred Mountain Ash Tree — Planted August 10, 2001 —
Near Bay Street just west of Pim Street, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of the military contribution of the Métis and Indian allies at Sault Ste. Marie in the defence of Canada during the War of 1812 — — Map (db m272398) HM
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380 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Waterdown — Lt. Leslie H. Miller and the Vimy Oaks —
On Hamilton Street North at White Oak Drive, on the left when traveling north on Hamilton Street North.
Lieutenant Leslie Howard Miller, a soldier with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (3rd Division, Signal Corps) fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Originally from Ontario, Miller was a school teacher in Saskatchewan at the outbreak of war, but left . . . — — Map (db m246177) HM WM
381 ► Ontario, Lanark County, Smiths Falls — Vimy Oaks/Les chênes de Vimy —
On Beckwith Street South (Provincial Highway 15), on the right when traveling south.
A chance for them to say what they cannot:__________. — — Map (db m124630) WM
382 ► Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Athens — Vimy Oaks Legacy Tree — 2017 —
On Main Street (County Highway 5) just east of Victoria Street, on the right when traveling east.
This oak tree is a descendant from the few acorns gathered after the Battle of Vimy Ridge by Canadian soldier Lt. Leslie Miller. Not a single oak tree remained standing in the aftermath of the shelling. This tree, a descendant of one of . . . — — Map (db m141952) HM WM
383 ► Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Merrickville — Merrickville's Vimy Oak/Le chêne de Vimy du Village de Merrickville — (Quercus robur) —
On St. Lawrence Street (Provincial Highway 15) just south of Drummond Street, on the left when traveling south.
This oak tree, planted on May 13, 2017, descends from acorns gathered after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 9-12, 1917. It honours the memory of those who served including three soldiers from Merrickville who died during . . . — — Map (db m142269) HM WM
384 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Fort Erie, Ridgeway — The Historic Ironwood — Fort Erie’s First Heritage Tree —
Near Garrison Road 0.3 kilometers east of Ridge Road North, on the right when traveling west.
As you look to the back of the Ridgeway Battlefield Park, you will see the Town's first Heritage Tree. Ostrya virginiana is the botanical name for the Ironwood Tree, which may also be called a hop hornbeam because the maturing clusters of fruit . . . — — Map (db m281928) HM
385 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Grimsby — Grand Old White Oak Tree Stand —
On Grand Avenue 0.1 kilometers south of Lake Street, on the right.
The stand of trees before you surrounding the Grand Old White Oak is the first natural feature designated by the Town of Grimsby to be of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. It can be difficult to comprehend the . . . — — Map (db m291433) HM
386 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Niagara Falls — Lester B. Pearson Memorial Maple —
On Niagara River Parkway.
This maple tree contributed by the Niagara Falls Branch United Nations Association In Canada in co-operation with the Niagara Parks Commission commemorates the life and work of Lester Bowles Pearson C.C., O.B.E., M.A., D.C.L., 1897 - 1972 . . . — — Map (db m277621) HM
387 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Niagara Falls — White Oak at Lyon's Creek Cemetery —
On Lyons Creek Road at Schliser Road, on the right when traveling east on Lyons Creek Road.
White Oak - Quercus alba, approximate age: 58 years old in 1814. Circumference: 202 inches, Diameter: 64 inches. This White Oak stands as a living witness to the Battle of Cook's Mills - October 19, 1814. It stands guard over . . . — — Map (db m284566) HM
388 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Historic Old Town — The Parliament Oak —
On King Street at Centre Street, on the left when traveling north on King Street.
On this spot stood the Parliament Oak under which the early legislators sat on one day in September 1792 — — Map (db m283286) HM
389 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Queenston — Seeds Of Reform —
Near Queenston Street, on the right when traveling east.
On April 18, 1824, William Lyon MacKenzie planted five seeds from a honey locust tree in recognition of the publication of the first issue of his Colonial Advocate. Thirty years later in 1854 when Mackenzie revisited Queenston he . . . — — Map (db m277481) HM
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390 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Pelham, Fenwick — The Comfort Maple —
On Metler Road 0.4 kilometers east of Balfour Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tree believed to be Canada's oldest sugar maple (acer saccharum) was accepted for its preservation April 30 1961, by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority from Miss Edna Eleanor Comfort whose family have owned this land since 1816. . . . — — Map (db m284314) HM
391 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, St. Catharines, Downtown — Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year —
On Ontario Street.
This tree has been donated by the Niagara Regional Literacy Council to commemorate International Literacy Year September 8th, 1990 — — Map (db m281197) HM
392 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Thorold — The Williams-Daboll House 1876 / The Williams-Daboll Oak, ca. 1820 —
On Welland Street North, on the right when traveling north.
The Williams-Daboll House 1876 Built for John Collier Williams by George and Joseph McFarland, this house represents the hybrid Gothic Revival/Italianate style popularized throughout much of small-town southern Ontario in the second . . . — — Map (db m276973) HM
393 ► Ontario, Norfolk County, Walsingham — The Story of my Life —
On Highway 24 West 0.5 kilometers west of Forestry Farm Road, on the right.
I grew from an acorn in 1723 along the bank of the Lynn River, when there were only native people in this region. Probably a friendly squirrel planted me. I was lucky those first few years: nobody stepped on me or ate me. I did have to fight for my . . . — — Map (db m262162) HM
394 ► Ontario, Ottawa, New Edinburgh — Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa —
On Sussex Drive (County Highway 93) just north of Stanley Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This tree was planted on the occasion of the celebrations marking ten years of democracy in South Africa. May the roots of this tree be the anchor of relations between South Africa and Canada. Cet arbre a été planté à l’occasion des . . . — — Map (db m258497) HM
395 ► Ontario, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Williamsburg — The Original McIntosh Red Apple Tree —
On Dundela Road (County Highway 18) at McIntosh Road, on the right when traveling west on Dundela Road.
. . . — — Map (db m203929) HM
396 ► Ontario, Thunder Bay District, Thunder Bay — Commemorating the 100 Millionth Tree Planted —
Near Selkirk Street South at Ridgeway Street East, on the right when traveling south.
Tree Planted by The Honourable Lynn McLeod and Jack Adderly in 1990 to commemorate the 100 millionth tree planted by Abitibi-Price Inc. in Ontario — — Map (db m243999) HM
397 ► Ontario, Toronto, Bay-Cloverhill — King George V 25th Anniversary Tree —
On Queen's Park Crescent East at Queens Park (University Avenue), on the left when traveling north on Queen's Park Crescent East.
This tree was planted by James Simpson, Esq., Mayor of Toronto, on the occasion of the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of King George the Fifth to the Throne — May 6th 1935 — — — Map (db m243754) HM
398 ► Ontario, Toronto, Bay-Cloverhill — This Maple Tree —
Near Queen's Park Crescent East just north of Grosvenor Street, on the left when traveling north.
Representing the billionth forest tree seedling distributed from Ontario Government nurseries since 1908, was planted on November 14th, 1968, by The Honourable John P. Robarts, P.C., Q.C., Prime Minister of Ontario. — — Map (db m243777) HM
399 ► Québec, Montréal, Golden Square Mile — École Polytechnique Massacre —
On Rue McTavish 0.2 kilometers north of Rue Sherbrooke Ouest (Québec Route 138), on the right when traveling north.
This tree was planted by the students of McGill University in memory of the fourteen women slain at École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989 Cet arbre a été plante par les étudiantes et étudiants de l’Université McGill a la . . . — — Map (db m300756) HM
400 ► Québec, Montréal, Golden Square Mile — So We Will Not Forget: / Puissions-nous ne jamais oublier : —
Near Rue McTavish 0.2 kilometers north of Sherbrooke Street West (Québec Route 138), on the right when traveling north.
[English] This tree was planted by McGill University in memory of the six (6) Muslims slain at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City (CCIQ) on January 29th, 2017 [Français] . . . — — Map (db m300983) HM

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