Cherry Tree Planting in Honor of John G. Parsons
December 18, 2007
In December 2007 the managers at the National Park Service, National Capital Region and the National Mall & Memorial Parks planted a Yoshino Cherry tree in Washington, D.C. in honor of John G. Parsons.
The Yoshino Cherry tree that was planted is on Monument Grounds. It is northwest of the Washington Monument within a small grove of cherry trees. The tree was planted to recognize John, and his forty-one years of service to the National Capital Region, National Park Service.
To find the tree take the path that leads to the Washington Monument and Grounds from 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Follow the path in a southeast direction and look for the small grove of trees on your right side. It is the lead, or southern-most, tree in the grove. The tree has wooden stakes and guide wires and they will remain until it matures.
To help locate the tree it has been recorded using a Global Positioning System (GPS). The location of the tree is:
N38 degrees 53.448’/ W077 degrees 02.292’
The location for this tree was selected because it is a special place. It includes views of the National Mall, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Ellipse, the District of Columbia skyline, and other memorials. The location has both inspiring natural, historic, cultural and recreational views and a sense of openness.
Attached is a map of the area to assist you. For a map of the Tidal Basin and the National Mall area please go to the following website:
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/maps.htm
For additional information call the National Park Service, National Capital Region Partnerships Office at 202-619-7492.
December 18, 2007
In December 2007 the managers at the National Park Service, National Capital Region and the National Mall & Memorial Parks planted a Yoshino Cherry tree in Washington, D.C. in honor of John G. Parsons.
The Yoshino Cherry tree that was planted is on Monument Grounds. It is northwest of the Washington Monument within a small grove of cherry trees. The tree was planted to recognize John, and his forty-one years of service to the National Capital Region, National Park Service.
To find the tree take the path that leads to the Washington Monument and Grounds from 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Follow the path in a southeast direction and look for the small grove of trees on your right side. It is the lead, or southern-most, tree in the grove. The tree has wooden stakes and guide wires and they will remain until it matures.
To help locate the tree it has been recorded using a Global Positioning System (GPS). The location of the tree is:
N38 degrees 53.448’/ W077 degrees 02.292’
The location for this tree was selected because it is a special place. It includes views of the National Mall, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Ellipse, the District of Columbia skyline, and other memorials. The location has both inspiring natural, historic, cultural and recreational views and a sense of openness.
Attached is a map of the area to assist you. For a map of the Tidal Basin and the National Mall area please go to the following website:
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/maps.htm
For additional information call the National Park Service, National Capital Region Partnerships Office at 202-619-7492.
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