1932 Yuma Courthouse George Washington Elm Tree

Elm Tree in Memory of
George Washington,
Yuma County Courthouse

Marker: 
Yuma Courthouse Elm Tree
 
Location: 
Yuma Courthouse
168 S. 2nd Avenue
Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
32.723891, -114.622539

Marker: 
Yuma Courthouse Elm Tree
 
Location: 
Yuma County Courthouse
168 S. 2nd Avenue
Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
32.723891, -114.622539

Historical Significance:        
This elm tree was planted in memory of George Washington, first president of United States of America. The Yuma Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The tree was replaced in 2019. The text of the original plaque reads, “This elm tree planted in memory of George Washington [unreadable text].” The second plaque reads, “Dedicated to celebration of U.S. Consitution Bicentennial 1787 1987 [unreadable text].”

Dedication: 
February 5, 1931

Rededication:
1987 to commemorate the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial (1787-1987)

Sponsor: 
Yuma Chapter, NSDAR

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A snapshot of the original marker placed in front of a sapling tree with the courthouse in the background. Text is unreadable.
Elm tree with marker, undated image.
A postcard photograph of the Yuma County Courthouse with a well-grown elm tree.
Yuma County Courthouse with original George Washington elm tree, photographer and date unknown.
Yuma County Courthouse, March 2018.
Replacement elm tree with marker, March 2019.
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