Morus alba White Mulberry - Annapolis, MD
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N 38° 58.775 W 076° 29.283
18S E 371107 N 4315563
A dedicated tree at the William Paca House in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14E23
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
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The William Paca House was the home of the one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the last signer to die. This tree was planted shortly before his death.
The plaque says, "This is the largest white mulberry in Anne Arundel County. Many mulberries were planted in the 1820s and 30's in a national effort to feed silkworms to support a silk industry. The industry never succeeded, but historic cities like Annapolis still contain many mulberry trees."
Historic Event: Owned by William Paca
Year: 1820
Species: White Mulberry
Location: Annapolis, MD
Website: Not listed
Approximate Age: Not Listed
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