Washington Elm
(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 part of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington 1732 – 1932
(Replacement Marker):
Dogwood planted in 1982 to replace the 1932 Washington Elm which commemorated the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s Birth.
- Old Barracks Association
Courtesy hmdb.org
