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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.
 
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By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
The Tree That Owns Itself
1 Alabama, Barbour County, Eufaula — The Tree That Owns Itself
On Cotton Avenue at Highland Avenue on Cotton Avenue.
The Tree That Owns Itself Planned and Dedicated April 19, 1961 Replacing the Walker Oak Felled by Wind April 9, 1961 Original Deed Granted by City of Eufaula to the Post Oak Tree April 8, 1936 . . . Map (db m101286) HM
2 Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Petrified Conifer Tree / Petrified Lycopod Tree Stump
On S. Main Street.
Plaque A 85-90 Million Years Old Possibly a Bald Cypress from the Cretaceous Period or the Age of Dinosaurs Plaque B 325 Million Years Old A Member of the Giant Club Mosses from the early Coal AgeMap (db m29287) HM
3 Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — The Moon Tree
On North Jefferson Street.
The Moon Tree was grown from seeds that journeyed to the moon and back aboard Apollo 14 during the period of January 31-February 9, 1971. The seed was germinated by the U.S. Forest Service in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the seedling was presented to . . . Map (db m108374) HM
4 Alabama, DeKalb County, Valley Head — Site of Cherokee Council Tree
On Railroad Avenue at Mountain Street, on the right when traveling west on Railroad Avenue.
Here stood The giant Black Spanish Oak Under which Traditionally Sequoyah Taught his newly invented Alphabet Tree felled by a storm 1934Map (db m28036) HM
5 Alabama, Macon County, Notasulga — Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church "The Tree"
Near Tuskegee Street (Alabama Route 81) at Shiloh Street, on the right when traveling north.
It was under this tree that participants in the U.S. Public Health Study of Untreated Syphilis in Negro Males in Macon County, Alabama, met to wait for Nurse Rivers, the Shiloh School nurse, to come and either administer treatment, update health . . . Map (db m95113) HM
6 Alabama, Marshall County, Albertville — Liberty Tree Memorial
Near Jackson Street at Baltimore Avenue.
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 . . . Map (db m85848) HM WM
7 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Civil War Laurel Oak Tree
Near Monroe Street at Dexter Avenue.
This Laurel Oak Tree from Battle Fields of Virginia, 1861-65 Planted by Gov. Thomas G. Jones 1893 Map (db m94932) HM
8 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Washington Elm Tree
Near North Bainbridge Street at Monroe Street.
Washington took command of the American Army under grandparent of this elm, Cambridge, Mass., July 3, 1775 Raised and given by Maryland D.A.R. and Alice Paret Dorsey as part of 200th anniversary of birth of Washington, . . . Map (db m155635) HM
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9 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery, Centennial Hill — "Moon Tree"
Near Dexter Avenue at Monroe Street.
Loblolly Pine crown from seeds that journeyed to the moon with 1971 Apollo 14 mission. Planted here in 1976.Map (db m94931) HM
10 Alabama, Shelby County, Vincent — Town of Vincent(Home to Alabama's Largest Living Decorated Christmas Tree)
On U.S. 231 at Florey Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 231.
The Town of Vincent is located on land that was granted to the Kidd family by the Governor of Alabama in the 1800's. In 1859, the land was willed to three Kidd daughters, one daughter's name was Anna Bella Vincent after whom the town was named. The . . . Map (db m61623) HM
11 Arizona, Maricopa County, Wickenburg — The Jail Tree
On North Tegner Street at Wickenburg Way, on the right on North Tegner Street.
From 1863 to 1890 Outlaws were chained to this tree for lack of a Hoosegow- - Escapes were unknownMap (db m29475) HM
12 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, University of Arizona — Bicentennial Moon Tree
On East University Boulevard, 0.2 miles west of North Campbell Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This seedling was grown from the very seeds that journeyed to the moon and back on board Apollo 14. It symbolizes the major role forests played in developing our American Heritage and the vital role forests have in our future. This planting made . . . Map (db m83012) HM
13 Arizona, Pinal County, Globe — The Hanging TreeDedicated to Gila County Law Enforcement — Protect and Serve —
On North Broad Street, 0.1 miles south of Hackney Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
From a Sycamore near this spot, L.V. Grime and C.B. Hawley were lynched on Aug. 24, 1882 for the hold up – murder of Andrew Hall, Wells Fargo Packer, and Dr. S.T. Vail. The culprits had a fair hearing before JP Allen on Wednesday eve, and at 2 . . . Map (db m34116) HM
14 Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Statehood Tree / Centennial Witness TreePlanted Feb. 14, 1912
On West Gurley Street just west of South Cortez Street, on the left when traveling west.
(Statehood Tree marker) (north side of monument) Statehood Tree Planted Feb. 14, 1912 • • • Monument presented to people of Arizona by Cub Scouts of Prescott, 1960 (Centennial Witness Tree marker) (south side of monument) The . . . Map (db m157657) HM
15 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — Big TreeLargest Sycamore in Arkansas — Circumference 21.45 ft. height 106 ft. diameter BH 82 in. spread 120 ft. —
On S Walton Boulevard.
To insure protection during its lifetime, owner Bill Bradford on April 11, 1975, legally willed to itself this tree and all land within a radius of 10 feet from its trunk and donated its use to the city of Bentonville as a mini-park in celebration . . . Map (db m50368) HM
16 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Hope — Catalpa Tree
On West Division Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Division Street.
This tree is believed to have been planted in 1912 when the railroad station was built. Local residents remember the days when its limbs were so long that they nearly touched the ground. A cannon sat next to this tree prior to World War II but this . . . Map (db m161918) HM
17 Arkansas, Pope County, Pottsville — Bois D'Arc Tree / In 1790 When This Tree Began Growing:
On East Ash Street west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Bois D'Arc tree is also known as an Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, or Bow Wood tree. Historically, the wood was used by Native Americans to make strong and resilient bows and arrows. The early settlers also used it to make hubs, spokes, fence . . . Map (db m225453) HM
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18 California, Alameda County, Berkeley — Welcome to Wonderland
On Derby Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built by legendary Berkeley architect William Charles Hays, Wonderland was designed as a creative sanctuary to soak in the history and wonder of the world. This California Coastal Oak was planted on Jan. 3, 1918 as two trees that united as one. . . . Map (db m239022) HM
19 California, Alameda County, Oakland — 962 — Site of Blossom Rock Navigation Trees
Near Skyline Boulevard, 0.5 miles north of Joaquin Miller Road.
Until at least 1851, Redwood trees on this site were used as landmarks to avoid striking the treacherous submerged Blossom Rock in San Francisco Bay west of Yerba Buena Island. Although by 1855 the original stems had been logged, today's trees are . . . Map (db m100564) HM
20 California, Amador County, Jackson — Hangman's Tree
On Main Street.
Here stood in early days the Hangman’s Tree This marker placed by Ursula Parlor No.1 N.D.G.W July 24, 1937Map (db m27881) HM
21 California, Butte County, Chico — 313 — Hooker Oak
On Manzanita Avenue east of Hooker Oak Avenue.
The massive and majestic Hooker Oak, which occupied this site, was named in honor of renowned British Botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. The Hooker Oak was acclaimed to be the largest Valley Oak in the world before it fell on May 1, 1977. Age . . . Map (db m100595) HM
22 California, Butte County, Oroville — 1043 — Mother Orange Tree of Butte County
Near Glenn Drive south of Meadowview Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Judge Joseph Lewis planted this Mediterranean Sweet Orange seedling near the toll bridge at Bidwell’s Bar, Butte County, California in 1856. It has survived hard times and is the oldest living orange tree in California. “From its example and . . . Map (db m143395) HM
23 California, Butte County, Oroville — 1043 — Northern California's Oldest Citrus TreeSweet Mother Orange and Her Seeds
On Glenn Drive south of Meadowview Drive.
Imported from Mazatlan, Mexico, the Mother Orange Tree was purchased on the streets of Sacramento when it was only a 2 to 3 year-old seedling in a tub. She was planted in 1856 and quickly grew into a California legend. The leafy greens of her robust . . . Map (db m62787) HM
24 California, Butte County, Oroville — 314 — The Mother Orange Tree of Butte CountyBidwell Bar Bridge
On Bidwell Canyon Road.
To commemorate The Mother Orange Tree of Butte County planted at this spot by Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856. The Bidwell Bar Bridge, first suspension bridge of California, transported from New York via Cape Horn 1853. Completed 1856. . . . Map (db m100596) HM
25 California, Calaveras County, Arnold — California Big Trees State ParkThe Discovery Stump — The Calaveras North Grove —
Near Big Trees Parkway near Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (California Highway 4).
In the spring of 1852, Augustus T. Dowd, while hunting, discovered a grove of truly immense trees, now known as the Calaveras North Grove. Several stockholders of the Union Water Company (who employed Augustus as a hunter) developed a plan to . . . Map (db m34120) HM
26 California, Calaveras County, Arnold — Hanging On By A BranchThe Pioneer Cabin Tree
On North Grove Trail, on the left when traveling west.
Here at Calaveras Big Tree State Park, it's a regrettable fact that the most famous trees are those most harmed by human action. Both the Mother of the Forest and the Big Stump remind us of how people placed their own curiosity and pleasure above . . . Map (db m95184) HM
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27 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — 141 — Hangmans Tree
On Main Street at Center Street on Main Street.
This city in the days of ’49 was called “Hangtown” This was the site of Elstner’s Hay Yard on which stood the ‘Hangman’s Tree’ where vigilantes executed many men for various crimes. The stump of the tree is under this . . . Map (db m10504) HM
28 California, Humboldt County, Bull Creek — Giant Tree
Near Mattole Road (Lower Bull Creek Flats Road), 4.3 miles west of U.S. 101, on the left when traveling west.
Recognized by the American Forestry Association as the National Champion Coast Redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, November 1991. Height • 363 feet Circumference • 53.2 feet Average crown spread • 62 feetMap (db m165464) HM
29 California, Humboldt County, Redcrest — Immortal TreeSequoia Sempervirens - Coastal Redwood
On Avenue of the Giants (Route 254), on the right when traveling west.
• Ancient Redwood - Age 950-1000 Years • Original height 298 ft Current height 248 ft. • Survived lightning which removed its top, loggers axe &   forest fire in 1908, flood of 1964 • Trunk diameter is 14.5 ft. top diameter is 3 ft. • . . . Map (db m231675) HM
30 California, Inyo County, Big Pine — The Roosevelt TreePlanted July 23, 1913
On Three Flags Highway (Highway 395) at County Route 168, on the right when traveling north on Three Flags Highway.
This Giant Sequoia is reported to have been planted to commemorate the opening of Westgaard Pass to automobile traffic. The tree was named in honor of President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.Map (db m54428) HM
31 California, Kern County, Buttonwillow — 492 — Buttonwillow TreeCalifornia Historical Landmark
On Buttonwillow Drive, 0.5 miles north of California Highway 58, on the left when traveling north.
A lone tree landmark on an old trans-valley trail. It was an ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, later a location for white stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885. The town of Buttonwillow takes its . . . Map (db m50251) HM
32 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, The Flats — Morton Bay Fig — Ficus Macrophylla —
On North Beverly Drive at Park Way, on the right when traveling north on North Beverly Drive.
Planted by the Rodeo Land and Water Company between 1910 - 1914. Plaque donated by Margo and Irwin Winkler, 1995.Map (db m148845) HM
33 California, Los Angeles County, Compton — Eagle Tree
Near Short Avenue at Poppy Avenue.
A sycamore tree, being Station 1 for the survey, the Rancho San Pedro, December, 1857.Map (db m196776) HM
34 California, Los Angeles County, Gardena — The Washington ElmGardena Civic Center
On 162nd Street at Harvard Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on 162nd Street.
This is a fourth generation of the elm tree under which General George Washington took command of the Continental Army on July 3, 1775; and the Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Cambridge, Massachusetts.Map (db m164425) HM
35 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — The McFall Oak — 2009 Station Fire —
Near Dunsmore Avenue, 0.5 miles north of Markridge Road, on the left when traveling north.
In recognition of the leadership of Assistant City Manager Bob McFall to preserve this heritage oak during the 2009 Station Fire, the Community Services & Parks Department has designated this stately tree as "The McFall Oak."Map (db m239335) HM
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36 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Verdugo Woodlands — 2 — Oak of Peace
Near Bonita Drive south of Opechee Way, on the right when traveling south.
The Oak of Peace played an important role in the history of California. It was at this site on January 11, 1847, that the surrender of the Californios to the United States Army was arranged. Jésus Pico, emissary of U.S. Lt. Colonel John C. . . . Map (db m234878) HM
37 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — El AlisoKizh-Gabrieleño Sacred Sycamore Tree — Sha’var —
On Commercial Street at Vignes Street, on the left when traveling east on Commercial Street.
Here once stood the grandest of all sycamore (Sha’var) trees measuring 60 feet high with a canopy spreading 200 feet wide. The tree was given the Spanish name of El Aliso. The original inhabitants of this area, the Kizh (keech) or Gabrieleño were . . . Map (db m177327) HM
38 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Encino — 24 — Encino Oak Tree
On Louise Avenue just south of Ventura Boulevard, in the median.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 24 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m165309) HM
39 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades — 38 — Founders Oak IslandPacific Palisades
On Haverford Avenue east of Temescal Canyon Road, in the median.
Site of Founders' Oaks, where Pacific Palisades was founded, January 14, 1922. Landmarked, July 16, 1955. Pacific Palisades History and Landmarks Society.Map (db m219461) HM
40 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Palms — 19 — Moreton Bay Fig Tree
On National Boulevard at Military Avenue, on the right when traveling east on National Boulevard.
Planted circa 1875. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 19 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m188853) HM
41 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Historic Palm Tree
On Figueroa Street at 39th Street, on the right when traveling south on Figueroa Street.
This historic palm tree stood for more than 25 years at the entrance of the Southern Pacific Station. At this railroad portal of the city it became a familiar landmark to many thousands of Los Angeles and Southern California citizens and visitors . . . Map (db m155323) HM
42 California, Los Angeles County, South Pasadena — 19 — Cathedral Oak Monument
On Arroyo Drive south of Hermosa Street, on the right when traveling south.
panel 1: Under this oak — the legend runs — the first Easter Services in California were held by Father Crespi in 1770. panel 2: Near this spot the Cathedral Oak stood. Time destroyed its roots. This monument is . . . Map (db m134912) HM
43 California, Los Angeles County, Whittier — 681 — Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree
On Whittier Boulevard north of Mar Vista, on the right when traveling north.
Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Planted in 1907 as an experiment for the University of California. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 681. Dedicated 1963 By Whittier area community beautiful Grand Parlor Native . . . Map (db m241036) HM
44 California, Mariposa County, Fish Camp — A New Vision for an Ancient GroveMariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias — Yosemite National Park
Near Mariposa Grove Road, 2.1 miles east of Wawona Road (California Route 41).
Creating an Experience to Match the Dignity of the Trees People have revered this Grove and its mighty trees for thousands of years. Through ecological restoration, the health and resilience of these giants will be protected and all visitors . . . Map (db m160409) HM
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45 California, Mariposa County, Fish Camp — Enduring Giant
Near Mariposa Grove Road, 2.8 miles east of Wawona Road (State Route 41).
Standing relatively short at 209 ft. (63.7 m), the Grizzly Giant measures 96 ft. (29 m) in circumference and 28 ft. (8.5 m) in diameter at the base. What do you notice first about this big tree? Is it the blackened fire scars at the base of the . . . Map (db m159099) HM
46 California, Mariposa County, Fish Camp — Sustaining the Mariposa GroveMariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias — Yosemite National Park
Near Mariposa Grove Road, 2.1 miles east of Wawona Road (California Route 41).
”You can save a place, but it’s never really safe. It always takes people caring. It always takes vigilance. It always takes effort to keep those forces at bay that want to crowd in, want to change it, want to over-commercialize it. Once it’s . . . Map (db m160410) HM
47 California, Mariposa County, Fish Camp — The Surviving Tunnel Tree
On Mariposa Grove Road.
Walk through this living tree and look for evidence of it healing itself. Bark of this sequoia is growing inward in an attempt to close over its wound — the large tunnel carved in 1895. Thought to have served as a lower elevation winter . . . Map (db m84231) HM
48 California, Monterey County, Monterey — Chestnut Tree
Near Pacific Street, on the right when traveling south.
This Chestnut tree, form the lawn of the White House, was originally planted in front of Colton Hall on September 20, 1966 by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson. It was later replanted in Friendly Plaza.Map (db m63327) HM
49 California, Monterey County, Monterey — Moon Tree
Near Pacific Street, on the right when traveling south.
Coast Redwood Sequoia sempervirens This "Moon Tree" is a Coast Redwood grown from a seed that in January 1971 was carried to the moon and brought back to earth by Major Stuart Roosa, Command Module Pilot for Apollo 14. The . . . Map (db m63500) HM
50 California, Orange County, Placentia — 34 — Macadamia Tree
On Macadamia Lane, on the right when traveling west.
These Australian nut-producing trees are the oldest Macadamia tetraphylla in California. They were planted prior to 1890 by a local spiritualist health colony, the Societas Fraternia. Members experimented with many varieties of fruits and nuts to . . . Map (db m50018) HM
51 California, Orange County, Tustin — Hanging Tree
Under this tree General Andres Pico hung two banditos of the Flores Gang in 1857.Map (db m155232) HM
52 California, Placer County, Loomis — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Library Drive.
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 . . . Map (db m143673) HM
53 California, Placer County, Tahoe City — Tahoe City’s “Big Tree”
Near North Lake Boulevard (State Highway 28) west of Grove Street, on the right when traveling east.
For over 125 years a grand pine tree known as the “Big Tree” stood in the centerline of Highway 28 in the heart of Tahoe City. In 1940 the Federated Women’s Club literally joined hands around the tree when the California Division of Highways’ . . . Map (db m34524) HM
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54 California, Riverside County, Riverside — 20 — Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree
On Arlington Avenue at Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Arlington Avenue.
To honor Mrs. Eliza Tibbets, and to commend her good work in planting at Riverside in 1873 the First Washington Navel Orange Trees in California, native to Bahia Brazil, proved the most valuable fruit introduction yet made by the United . . . Map (db m154354) HM
55 California, Riverside County, Riverside — The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California
On Arlington Avenue at Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Arlington Avenue.
To Commemorate the introduction of the first Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California, brought to Riverside from Lakeland, Florida in 1890 by Twogood and Cutter, pioneer nurserymen, and to honor J.E. Cutter who planted here one of those first trees.Map (db m82144) HM
56 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Midtown — 525 — Sutter's FortThis Tree Came From Kandern, Baden, Germany — The Birthplace of General John A. Sutter —
The Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West planted it on July 19, 1939, and dedicated it September 9, 1948, on the occasion of the celebration of Admission Day and the Centenary of the founding of the modern City of Sacramento.Map (db m11886) HM
57 California, San Bernardino County, Big Bear Lake — Champion Lodgepole Pine — How long does it take to become a Champion? —
Near Road 2N11, 1 mile west of Road 2N10, on the right when traveling west.
Over 400 years ago, as the Spanish adventurer Cabrillo was exploring what is now Southern California, the mighty pine above you had just peeked through the soil. By the time Benjamin Davis Wilson discovered our valley in 1845, this tree had . . . Map (db m197487) HM
58 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Nine Young Pepper Trees
On Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) near Holt Boulevard, in the median.
This is one of nine young pepper trees purchased and planted on Euclid Avenue by the students of Ontario's nine public elementary schools in observance of Arbor Day, March 8, 1954. The young trees were planted as replacements for mature trees . . . Map (db m124287) HM
59 California, San Diego County, Coronado — Christmas TreeHotel del Coronado
Near Orange Avenue.
Here stands the world's first electrically-lighted outdoor Christmas tree, unveiled at the Hotel del Coronado on December 24, 1904Map (db m70553) HM
60 California, San Diego County, Coronado — Dragon TreeDracaema Draco, agavaceae — Hotel Del Coronado —
Near Orange Avenue.
Native to the Canary Islands this unusual tree was planted at The Del prior to the turn of the century where it thrives in our temperate southern California coastal climate. The Dragon Tree was used as a backdrop in the Marilyn Monroe movie . . . Map (db m70552) HM
61 California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — Methusela
On Skyline Boulevard (California Route 35 at milepost 14), on the right when traveling north.
Age Estimated - 1,860 Years Height:     Before Top Broke - 225 Ft     In 1954 - 137 Ft Diameter at Base - 14 Ft Access courtesy of California Water ServiceMap (db m202567) HM
62 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 5 — Portolá SycamoreLa Carpinteria — The Carpenter Shop —
On Sixth Street, 0.1 miles east of Palm Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Oral tradition holds that this tree survives from the naming of "La Carpinteria" - the Carpenter Shop - on August 17, 1769 when the Portolá Expedition observed the Chumash building plank canoes at this site.Map (db m137942) HM
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63 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 1Wardholme Torrey Pine
On Carpinteria Avenue west of Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Wardholme Torrey Pine, 1888. Largest known in existence. Historical Landmark No. 1, City of Carpinteria.Map (db m138543)
64 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Moreton Bay Fig Tree
On Montecito Street at Chapala Street on Montecito Street.
In 1876, a visiting sailor presented the seedling of this Moreton Bay Fig Tree to a little girl who planted it at 201 State Street. When the girl moved away a year later, her friend Adeline Crabb relocated the sapling to the location before you. . . . Map (db m115203) HM
65 California, Santa Clara County, Campbell, Downtown — Black Walnut TreesCampbell Historical Location
On East Campbell Avenue.
Black Walnut Trees planted about 1885 by William A. Swope, Son-In-Law of Benjamin Campbell, and daughters Alda Swope Blaine, Ethel Swope Davis, and Lena Swope French. Map (db m24234) HM
66 California, Santa Clara County, Los Gatos — The Teddy Roosevelt Tree
Near Garden Hill Drive.
The original Coast Redwood tree was planted by our 26th President Theodore Roosevelt on May 11, 1903. This majestic redwood was located on the southwest corner of Campbell Avenue at Winchester Boulevard. It stood in that location, growing to a . . . Map (db m154876) HM
67 California, Santa Clara County, Mountain View, Cuesta Park — Site of Witness Tree
On Grant Road at Cuesta Drive, on the right when traveling south on Grant Road.
Wild Cherry Tree on property of Benjamin Bubb, used in government survey of 1865 and by early settlers to locate their land. Map (db m100127) HM
68 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Edenvale — SCL-056 — Keesling’s Shade Trees
On Monterey Road (California Route 82) just north of Skyway Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Northern California Black Walnut trees seen along this highway owe their existence to horticulturist Horace G. Keesling of San José. While passing this way by camp wagon on a blistering summer day in 1900, Keesling could find no roadside tree . . . Map (db m52138) HM
69 California, Santa Clara County, Stanford — The Gordon Hampton Oak
Near Galvez Street at Campus Drive East.
Posted as a sentry on the dark, damp night of November 17-18 1931, Gordon Hampton, '35, a frosh of only six weeks on the "Farm," stood under the adjacent oak tree to sound the alarm of any Cal attempt to torch prematurely the tower of RR ties . . . Map (db m143594) HM
70 California, Santa Cruz County, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park — The Lt. John C. Fremont Tree
Near Big Trees Park Road, 0.5 miles east of California Route 9.
Lt. Fremont engaged in surveying the shortest route between the Atlantic and Pacific, camped here on February 25, 1846.Map (db m196340) HM
71 California, Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley — POHI-005 — Mountain Charlie Big Tree
Near Glenwood Drive at Main Boulevard.
Named for Charles Henry “Mountain Charlie” McKiernan, who was one of the first white settlers in the Santa Cruz Mountain area. One of the largest trees of its species, this Sequoia sempervirens was originally over 300 feet high. The tree . . . Map (db m53479) HM
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72 California, Solano County, Vacaville — Nut TreeAn Historic Highway Landmark
On East Monte Vista Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Nut Tree Road.
Nut Tree began under a great black walnut tree as a ranch fruit stand on July 3, 1921. The founders, Edwin and Helen Power, pioneered highway merchandising and food service, creating a unique enterprise that symbolizes bountiful California. The Nut . . . Map (db m94545) HM
73 California, Solano County, Vacaville — Uncle Burt's Tree
On West Monte Vista Avenue at Eldridge Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Monte Vista Avenue.
This famous Black Walnut tree has provided the nuts for starting over 100 walnut groves in California. It gave shade for travelers and their teams who enjoyed the Wykoff Ranch hospitality of the cool water well nearby. It is said to have been . . . Map (db m91457) HM
74 California, Tulare County, Lindsay — Cairns Corner Olive TreesFirst Commercial Planting of Olive Trees in Tulare County
On Tulare Lindsay Highway at Cairns Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Tulare Lindsay Highway.
In 1894 John Jolly (J.J.) Cairns planted rows of olive trees as a windbreak on the north side of his newly planted orange orchard. His daughters Laura and Ethel, stated that Cairns truly loved the beauty of the trees. He planted three rows on the . . . Map (db m155668) HM
75 California, Tulare County, Three Rivers — General Sherman TreeSequoia National Park
On Generals Highway (SR198).
There it is! The largest tree on earth. Directly in front of you stands the biggest tree on the planet, the General Sherman Tree. Some trees grow taller, and some are bigger around, but no tree has greater mass. The amount of space taken up by its . . . Map (db m87852) HM
76 California, Ventura County, Newbury Park — 30 & 44 — Stagecoach Inn and Sycamore Tree
Near North Ventu Park Road, on the right when traveling south.
"The hotel was built by James Hammell as the Grand Union Hotel in 1876 and was often called the "Conejo" or "Big" Hotel. In 1885, the site was purchased by Cecil Haigh. In 1965, his grandson, H. Allen Hays, donated 4 acres and the hotel to the . . . Map (db m78003) HM
77 California, Ventura County, Santa Paula — 756 — Sycamore Tree
On West Telegraph Road (Route 126 at milepost 16.7) at Sycamore Road, on the right when traveling west on West Telegraph Road.
In 1846 General John C. Fremont passed this site of the sycamore tree on his way to sign a treaty with General Andres Pico to secure California for future annexation to the United States. It served the Padres as a resting place; the community as a . . . Map (db m114949) HM
78 California, Ventura County, Simi Valley — 134 — Heritage OakQuercus Agrifolia
On Heritage Oak Court, 0.1 miles west of Tapo Canyon Road, in the median.
The Heritage Oak that stood on this site for more than 400 years was witness to the 4 historical periods of Simi Valley. From the Chumash Indians, to the largest land grant ever made to the Pico family in the Spanish period, through the pioneer . . . Map (db m132651) HM
79 Colorado, Phillips County, Holyoke — Liberty Tree Memorial
On East Kellogg Street, 0.1 miles east of South Interocean Avenue (U.S. 385), 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 m176792) HM
80 Colorado, Teller County, Florissant — The Big Stump
Near County Route 1 south of County Route 421.
In front of you is one of the largest fossils in the park, a massive petrified redwood stump. The Big Stump is all that remains of a redwood tree that may have been more than 230 feet (70 meters) tall and 500-1,000 years old when the lahar buried . . . Map (db m240556) HM
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81 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Sunset Hill Avenue near East Avenue, 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 . . . Map (db m53918) HM
82 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Stamford, Westover — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Westover Road, 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 . . . Map (db m53765) HM
83 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Sheldon Charter Oak — Charter Oak Monument
On Charter Oak Avenue at Charter Oak Place, on the right when traveling east on Charter Oak Avenue.
Near this spot stood the Charter Oak memorable in the history of the Colony of Connecticut as the hiding place of the Charter October 31, 1687 The Tree Fell August 21, 1856 1905 This monument erected by the . . . Map (db m52339) HM
84 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree
On Park Place at Walnut Hill Park, on the left when traveling south on Park Place.
This Tree Was Planted By Stanley Post No. 11 July 4, 1879 To Commemotate The 100 Birth Day Of Freedom Of The U.S. of A.Map (db m41388) HM
85 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Harwinton, Northwest Harwinton — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Bentley Drive, 0.5 miles south of Litchfield Road (Connecticut Route 118), on the left when traveling south.
Liberty Tree Memorial 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 . . . Map (db m29765) HM
86 Connecticut, Litchfield County, New Hartford, Pine Meadow — Liberty Tree Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 44), 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 Stamp . . . Map (db m93049) HM
87 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Torrington — 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1902 delegates from all 168 towns in Connecticut met in Hartford for a state Constitutional Convention. Torrington's delegate to the Convention was Orasmus R. Fyler. Each delegate received a Pin Oak tree seedling from the USDA bureau of Plant . . . Map (db m30184) HM
88 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Middlefield — Charter Oak Tree
On Jackson Hill Road at Main Street (Connecticut Route 157), on the left when traveling north on Jackson Hill Road.
Charter Oak Tree The White Oak Tree in front of this monument was presented to the Town of Middlefield by the State of Connecticut in appreciation of John Lyman for his participation in he State Constitutional Convention of 1965. The Tre is a . . . Map (db m94841) HM
89 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Winterthur — 300-Year-Old Oak Tree
In the summer of 2020, two storms—Hurricane Isaias on August 4 and a tornado on August 7—struck the Winterthur landscape, felling over ninety trees in their wake. This 300-year-old white oak tree (Quercus alba), which had been an icon . . . Map (db m231940) HM
90 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Capitol Hill — “The President’s Trees”
On Columbus Circle Northeast near Louisiana Avenue Northeast.
Dedicated by Maryland State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, April 21, 1934. Growing on land that was once a part of Maryland and was in 1790 her gift to the United States of America for the national capitol, the 31 trees in this group . . . Map (db m186804) HM
91 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, National Bonsai Museum — If trees could talk…
Near Meadow Road Northeast just west of Ellipse Road Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
…this one would tell quite a story. It has grown as a bonsai for so long that it passed through five generations of a single family of bonsai artists in Japan before crossing the ocean to live here. The Yamaki family was well known in Japan for . . . Map (db m144347) HM
92 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, National Bonsai Museum — If trees could talk…
Near Meadow Run Northeast west of Ellipse Road Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
… this one would tell a remarkable tale. Since the 17th century, five generations of the Yamaki family tended this tree in Japan. Noted bonsai artists, the Yamakis lived in Hiroshima, where an outdoor nursery filled with priceless . . . Map (db m207089) HM
93 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan — 14 — Rooms With a ViewRoads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On T Street Northwest west of Florida Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
This hill, with its sweeping views of Washington and the Potomac, has tantalized visionaries since the 1800s. But few of their plans have been built. In 1873 businessman and city commissioner Thomas P. Morgan (whose name survives as part of . . . Map (db m93415) HM
94 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Tree
On Healy Circle at Carroll Walk, on the left when traveling east on Healy Circle.
Beginning in the 1930s, a maple tree at this location became a traditional gathering spot for many students. Over the years, several trees have been dedicated to individual alumni. These plaques continue to stand in their memory.Map (db m186609) HM
95 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — The Chinese Hackberry TreeWitnessing a Century of Change
On F Street Northwest at 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on F Street Northwest.
This tree has seen many changes. Planted around 1905 on the grounds of what was then the U.S. Patent Office Building, it has slowly grown as the city has developed and transformed around it. A rare, large, local specimen of a . . . Map (db m202449) HM
96 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — The National Christmas TreePresident's Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
On E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
At 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge walked from the White House to the Ellipse and “pushed the button” to light the first National Christmas Tree. A crowd of 3,000 witnessed the inaugural lighting of the 48-foot, cut . . . Map (db m130403) HM
97 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — The National Christmas TreePresident's Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
The National Christmas Tree has been located at the site in front of you since 1973. Calvin Coolidge was the first president to light the National Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve, 1923. Since that time presidents have continued the tradition in . . . Map (db m130405) HM
98 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Live Oaks: A Gathering Place
On 15th Street Northwest just south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.
Welcome to the Reading Grove This space provides a place to meet, rest, read, and reflect. Live oaks have long harbored gatherings, from religious services and classes to community celebrations. Witness Trees Trees that were . . . Map (db m143315) HM
99 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — The American Elm that Grew Along with America
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This American elm (Ulmus Americana) is one of the oldest and most majestic trees on the Smithsonian grounds. It was planted around 1850, well before the opening of the National Museum of Natural History in 1910. Known as the Smithsonian . . . Map (db m113994) HM
100 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The Tidal Basin — The 1912 Cherry Tree PlantingsNational Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
On Independence Avenue Southwest east of West Basin Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Historic Trees. You are standing near two of the most important cherry trees in Washington, D.C. These Yoshino Cherries (Prunus x yedoensis) are among the 3,700 trees of various species that grow in East and West Potomac Park and on the . . . Map (db m215) HM

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