Logan County to Plant Heritage Tree as Part of America 250-Ohio Commemoration

A ceremonial tree planting will take root in the Village of Lakeview as part of the Heritage Trees: Planting History program under America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations and commemorations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026.

The Heritage Trees program officially kicked off in Lima, on Arbor Day 2025 (April 25, 2025), and will ensure the planting of a commemorative tree in communities across the state.

Started in 2025 and continuing throughout 2026, Heritage Trees will be planted in all 88 of Ohio’s counties. Logan County Tree will be planted near the Village of Lakeview, at Lakeview Harbor on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 12:00pm. The address is 11220 St. Rt. 366, Lakeview, Ohio this site was chosen for the Heritage Tree to honor America’s 250th anniversary (1776-2026) and serve as a living symbol of local renewal, strength, and rebirth following a destructive EF-3 tornado that struck the community.

The Heritage Trees initiative draws inspiration from the historic Liberty Tree in Boston during the Revolutionary War period. The Heritage Trees program aims to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by planting native-to-Ohio white oak trees across the state. Throughout the celebration, America 250-Ohio will offer each Ohio county a white oak tree in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Sites selected in each county could be a city that acts as the county seat or participates in the Tree City USA program.

The Logan County Board of Commissioners appreciate the collaboration with ODNR, Indian Lake State Park, Indian Lake Development Corporation (ILDC), and Logan County History Center in the planning of this important dedication to our nation’s milestone birthday.
(Said Board President Joe Antram)

White oak trees were selected because they grow in many soil types, resist most tree diseases and are native to Ohio. A specific white oak species is chosen based on the county climate and purchased from a reputable Ohio tree nursery.

The Heritage Trees program is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Cenovus Energy and Supporting Sponsors Ohio Liquor and The Lubrizol Foundation. The program was created in partnership with Dawes Arboretum, Cox Arboretum MetroPark, Holden Forests & Gardens, Keep Ohio Beautiful, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Rowe Arboretum, and Secrest Arboretum.

About America 250-Ohio

In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of theDeclaration of Independence. Each state has been encouraged to create a celebration and commemoration that reflects its unique character and contributions to the nation over the past 250 years. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (also known as the America 250-Ohio Commission or AM250-OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. Its charge is to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present and future. More information is available at America250-Ohio.org.

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