Coupeville, Washington: Tree Slab Of Renown
This big tree slab, in a little white shed, "was a sapling 200 years before Columbus discovered America" according to its accompanying paperwork.
Coupeville Town Park
- Address:
- 300 NW Coveland St., Coupeville, WA
- Directions:
- Coupeville Town Park. West edge of town, on the north side of NW Coveland St., just west of its intersection with NW Madrona Way. In a little white shed right next to the road.
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Google Map the park name to find it easiest. The 300 Coveland Street address is a block away from the park. The park has playsets and a gazebo that overlooks the bay. There is ramp access to the gazebo. Keep your eyes open for deer. We found them in plain sight at 2:30 in the afternoon.
[Chris, 06/21/2021]Tree Slab
A big tree slab sits in the Coupeville Town Park. A display shows its history.
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According to an attached sign, the slab was found in the early 1930s and dragged to this spot. "The slab came from a tree which was a sapling 200 years before Columbus discovered America." Someone in Coupeville needs to count the tree rings and mark the important dates.