The Pawling Sycamore - Valley Forge, PA, USA
N 40° 06.613 W 075° 27.523
18T E 460907 N 4440091
The Pawling Sycamore is located in the Fatlands area of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WM17GVR
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2023
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The "Pawling Sycamore" is a magnificent tree that stretches over the springhouse of the Boulware Mansion in Valley Forge Park. Known as the “Pawling Sycamore,” the tree is estimated to be 260 to 285 years old. There were some encampments here in the winter of 1778-79, as it was believed the British may try to attack from the north. It is a humungous tree, with its a longest spread of 198 feet. From below, the branches look like hours on a clock. Many of the lower branches touch the ground and are even taking root.
Genus/Species: American Sycamore
Height: 90
Girth: 22
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source
Location type: Park
Age: 285
Historical significance:
This tree is believed to have been present during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army (Winter of 1778-79).
Planter: Unknown
Website reference: [Web Link]
Parking coordinates: N 40° 06.472 W 075° 27.547
Walk time: 10
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.
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