Last updated: July 21, 2026
Place
Thirteen Elms Plaque
NPS/M. Maloy
Quick Facts
Location:
Riverside Park
Significance:
This plaque marks a grove of trees that was planted in 1932.
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Near the 250th plaque is another plaque on an upright stone between parking lot and Parkway. This one was dedicated in 1932 by the National Society Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, from Massachusetts. Thirteen elm trees were planted near the marker.
Full text of marker:
The thirteen adjacent elms representing the thirteen original colonies were planted in commemoration of the bicentennial celebration of George Washington’s birth and to revere the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts organized 1637.
Dedicated by The National Society, Women Descendents of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
November 11, 1932
Full text of marker:
The thirteen adjacent elms representing the thirteen original colonies were planted in commemoration of the bicentennial celebration of George Washington’s birth and to revere the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts organized 1637.
Dedicated by The National Society, Women Descendents of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
November 11, 1932