Governor's Mansion Moon Tree

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

[Baton Rouge Moon Trees Planting] [Baton Rouge Moon Trees Article]

Two loblolly pine Moon Trees were planted on January 16, 1976, on the lawn of the governor's mansion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The trees were planted in observance of Arbor Day by the Louisiana Forestry Commission. The ceremony took place at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Elaine Edwards, forester James L. Culpepper, and acting state forester D. L. McFatter planting the seedlings. The picture above is from the January 17, 1976, Baton Rouge Advocate. The article above is from the January 16 Baton Rouge State Times. The later history and current status of the trees are not known.

Picture credit R. Duane Cooke and the Baton Rouge Advocate
Article credit Baton Rouge State Times

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