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Gov. John Endicott (1589-1665) planted this pear tree in approximately 1631, after
Gov. John Endicott (1589-1665) planted this pear tree in approximately 1631 or 1632. The colony granted him "Orchard Farm" in Danvers where he planted this pear tree, which still lives today. According to the Visitor's Guide "this tree is claimed to be the oldest cultivated
his arrival from England first to Cape Ann and his later move to Salem. The colony granted
him "Orchard Farm" in Danvers where he planted this pear tree, which still lives
today. According to the Visitor's Guide "this tree is claimed to be the oldest cultivated
fruit tree in New England."
fruit tree in New England."


Revision as of 11:09, 29 April 2008

Gov. John Endicott (1589-1665) planted this pear tree in approximately 1631 or 1632. The colony granted him "Orchard Farm" in Danvers where he planted this pear tree, which still lives today. According to the Visitor's Guide "this tree is claimed to be the oldest cultivated fruit tree in New England."

See Also

Visitor's Guide to Salem,1937 ed, p.259

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