OLDEST - Arboretum in Mississippi - Greenville, Mississippi
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 33° 24.442 W 091° 03.170
15S E 681069 N 3698143
The arboretum surrounding the Washington County Courthouse in Greenville is the oldest arboretum in Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM36MY
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 6

The Courthouse Arboretum was begun in 1895 by Dr. Orville Blanton. The arboretum suffered from vandals and a flood in 1927. The Greenville Garden Club has maintained the Arboretum since 1948 replanting many of the trees which were lost.
Type of documentation of superlative status: History of Arboretum Sign at Arboretum

Location of coordinates: At the information sign

Web Site: Not listed

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