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Over 80 Heritage Trees Planted in Lorain County Metro Parks
Molly Dull
On February 1st, the Community Foundation donated $25,000 to the Lorain County Metro Parks in order to help them obtain and plant heritage trees throughout Lorain County’s green acreage. A long and unpredictable cycle through Spring could not discourage the project; on May 4th, 84 unique heritage trees were placed in 9 different Metro Parks in the area. Each tree tells a unique and interesting story, from pre-Revolution all the way to the life of FDR. Here are some highlights for our county’s history buffs:
Gettysburg Address Honey Locust, located at Forest Hills Golf Course
This tree hails from Cemetery Hill, where Abraham Lincoln spoke his famous words in July 1863. The tree from which it came was a mere 100 yards away during President Lincoln’s address. It still stands today.
River Farm Redbud from the George Washington Farm, located at Wellington Reservation
As Mount Vernon was constructed in the mid-1600’s, George Washington stood across the Potomac River to watch its development. After Mount Vernon’s completion, Washington bought the farm and deemed it “River Farm,” a location still used today by the American Horticultural Society.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Tulip Poplar, located at Black River Reservation
Although Franklin Roosevelt spent many years in the White House in our nation’s capital, his heart never strayed from his home in Hyde Park, New York. The tree that produced this Poplar’s seed was planted in Hyde Park as a tribute to President Roosevelt.
Abraham Lincoln Persimmon, located at Columbia Reservation
Hardin County, Kentucky is home to this tree, just as it was for Abraham Lincoln. Honest Abe’s childhood home shares a yard with the Persimmon from which our tree was derived.
Sagamore Hills Red Oak commemorating Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, located in the Equestrian Area at Carlisle Reservation
President Theodore Roosevelt was well-known for his advocacy regarding the preservation of nature. The Rough Riders, the country’s first volunteer cavalry, was created and named by President Roosevelt. This tree comes from Oyster Bay on Long Island, formerly the home for Teddy himself.
Manassas Red Oak from the Civil War, located at the Vermilion River Reservation The famous Bull Run battles of the Civil War were two landmark meetings between the North and the South. Although the Union triumphed in both instances, the determination and sacrifices from the North will not be forgotten, thanks to the Manassas Red Oak overlooking the battlefield.
Walden Woods Red Maple, located at Sandy Ridge Reservation
One of America’s most famous poets, Henry David Thoreau, spent much of his life at Walden Pond, appreciating the beauty of nature and feeding his creative flow. Because of his clear dedication to and love for nature and forests, trees such as this one have been grown from seeds of Thoreau’s very own Walden Pond trees.
Edgar Allan Poe Hackberry, located at French Creek Reservation
This Hackberry comes from Richmond, Virginia, where Edgar Allan Poe spent his life after his mother’s death in 1811. Although Poe died at the early age of 40, a tree stands in the Enchanted Gardens in Richmond to commemorate his contribution to American Culture.
Wright Brothers Sweet Gum, located at Splash Zone
The parent tree of this Sweet Gum was fortunate enough to witness the very first plane flight by the Wright Brothers in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The grassy field and the trees surrounding the Wright Brothers and their plane, The Flyer, are everlasting tributes to the hard work behind human flight.
Be sure to venture around the county on a sunny summer afternoon and view our new treasures!
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