Franklinia Altamaha
The Franklin Tree (Franklinia Altamaha)
was discovered by John Bartram, the
first Native American Botanist, on
October 1, 1765.It was located about
18 miles south of here in the swamp
lands of the Altamaha River.This tree
was named after Benjamin Franklin and
became famous as the Lost Franklinia
A member of the Camella family, this
flowering tree was last seen growing
wild in 1790. A specimen, transplanted
to Bartram's garden in Philadelphia, Pa.
survived and became the ancestors of
the present cultivated plants
[ Georgia State Seal ]
Department of Natural Resources
Division of State Parks Historic Sites & Monuments
This marker was unveiled on the 176th
Anniversary of Franklinia's discovery.
Marker is at the intersection of Savannah Highway (U.S. 25/301) and Fishing Road, on the left when traveling east on Savannah Highway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
