Photos
Photo courtesy of DAR.
Photo by Mr. George M. Marckres (Jan 1, 1934)
Identity
Scientific NameUlmus americana
Common NameAmerican Elm
Nickname“The Sentinel Elm”
TownSharon
ID225935
AliveNo — this tree is dead
Measurements
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Location
Address15 Stone House Rd, Sharon CT 06069
DirectionsTake Route 41/Gay St north from the center of town. Stone House Rd is on the right.
Remarks
From Matthies: "The Sentinel is so called because it stands near the old stone house in Gay Street, which tradition said was used as a hiding place for arms and ammunition during the American Revolution."
Notes
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.