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Mt. Vernon Walnut

This tree grew from a seed of a walnut tree at George Washington’s home at Mt. Vernon. Planted Feburary 22, 1932 by the American Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts of Hammond in celebration of Washington’s bicentennial. Was transplanted in this location February 22, 1938 by Hammond Garden Club.

Located in Hammond, LA, Dist. 62, Post Office Grounds, Tangipahoa Parish. 54




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