Existing comment:
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 DAR. Marked by New Jersey DAR. This tree is planted as part of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, 1732-1932.
Dogwood planted in 1982 to replace the 1932 Washington Elm which commemorated the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
Old Barracks Association.
[A smart person would have read the plaque and photographed the tree it refers to but not me! Sigh.] |