Courthouse Square Giant Sequoias
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dkestrel
N 45° 33.378 W 122° 59.333
10T E 500867 N 5044751
These trees were planted by homesteader John R. Porter in 1880. The 3-year old seedlings were brought as seeds from California and planted to enhance the entrance to the 1873 Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMQEAY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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These trees are a part of the Oregon Heritage Tree Program,
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Historic Event:
When this wild area started to be tamed an elegant courthouse was built. One of the pre-eminent citizens of the area and one of the fathers of the burgeoning nursery business that still dominates the area. , John R. Porter (1827-1886) planted these beautiful trees to enhance the stately image of the edifice.

Year: 1880

Species: Giant Sequoia

Approximate Age: 138

Location: Hillsboro, OR
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