National Register of Historic Trees - American Forest Historic Tree, Co.

Trees have always been basic to man's needs, providing food, shelter and fuel. But some trees have stood watch over lives and events that, woven together, represent the very fabric of our nation.

Beginning in 1917, American Forests has been researching and documenting trees that witnessed history. Our collection has grown to over 2,000 historic trees, many of which are depicted here, but there are many worthy trees still unrecognized.

You can nominate a tree to the National Register of Historic Trees. Nominate online or download the nomination form in PDF format.

Click here to Download the Nomination Form on PDF, or Fill it Out Online.

Nominate a Tree to the National Register of Historic Trees

- Criteria -

At or near the tree, an event occurred that affected the lives of the citizens of the day, nationally or regionally. Example: When the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766, jubilant citizens planted these sycamore trees at Princeton , New Jersey . The trees are on the campus of Princeton University .

The tree stands at the home of a person who played a role in the nation's development or is notable for writing, invention, life's work, or other significant contribution. Example: A huge Osage orange tree shades Patrick Henry's home at Red Hill , Virginia .

The tree was planted by an individual or group whose experience is of national, regional or local significance. Example: More than 12,000 cottonwood trees were planted at Fort Sumner , New Mexico , by Navajo-Apache men who were forced into labor.

The tree is depicted in sketches, journals, photographs, writings, or other primary documents related to a historical event. Example: Photographs taken in 1863 of Trostle's Farm at Gettysburg , Pennsylvania , where Captain John Bigelow issued his soldiers their orders, show a mature swamp white oak tree.

The tree is figurative in legend, lore or common perception. Example: On the south bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville , Florida , a massive live oak tree is considered the legendary site of treaty negotiations between Native Americans and settlers.

Nomination Form: (click here to view an example of a completed form)

Your Full Name :

Mailing Address : City : State :

Zip Code:

Email : Phone Number :

Position or Title (if applicable) :

Name of Tree being Nominated (example: George Washington Tulip Poplar)

Describe The Tree:

Common Name: Botanical Name:

Please Explain why this tree is historic or famous. If the tree is associated with an historic event, with persons or institutions, or with notable landmarks, please indentify in detail:

Location of Tree
(Please be precise. Give location by City, township, campus building or other civic division.)

Owner
(Please state whether the tree is in public or private ownership and give the name and address of the owner, whether an institution, private individual or public agency.)

Reference in Literature
(If the tree has been described in a book, magazine, or other publication, please give the name of the book and publisher.)

Name or Publication: Publisher: