Bush butternut tree, Olympia

#51 among attractions in Olympia

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The Bush butternut tree is a butternut tree in Tumwater, Washington, planted in 1845 by George Washington Bush, an African-American veteran of the War of 1812 who became a pioneer of the Puget Sound region and founder of the city of Tumwater. The tree is thought to be the oldest butternut in the United States and possibly the oldest in the world. Historians are divided on whether Bush brought a seed or seedling with him from Missouri in the United States to the Puget Sound area, then in Oregon Country. ()

Coordinates: 46°58'5"N, 122°52'55"W

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Day trips

Bush butternut tree – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tumwater Falls Park, Korean War Memorial, Ward Lake, Du Pen Fountain.

3.5 miN
Nature and wildlife, View point, Park
Tumwater Falls Park, Tumwater
89 min walk • The Tumwater Falls are a series of cascades on the Deschutes River in Tumwater, Washington, United States. They are located near where the river empties into Budd Inlet, a southerly arm of Puget Sound in Olympia.
4.7 miN
Memorial
Korean War Memorial, Olympia
121 min walk • The Korean War Memorial by artist Deborah Copenhaver Fellows is installed on the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia, Washington, United States. Dedicated on July 24, 1993, the memorial features bronze figures.
2.8 miN
Lake
Ward Lake, Olympia
73 min walk • Ward Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake has a surface area of 66.8 acres and reaches a depth of 67 feet. Ward Lake was named after Ira Ward, a pioneer citizen.
4.7 miN
Monuments and statues
Du Pen Fountain, Olympia
121 min walk • The Du Pen Fountain is a water fountain at the former Washington State Library building on the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia, Washington, in the United States.
4.4 miNE
Lake
Southwick Lake, Olympia
113 min walk • Southwick Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake has a surface area of 37 acres and reaches a depth of 10 feet. Southwick Lake was named after James Southwick, the proprietor of a lakeside resort.
3 miNW
Lake
Trosper Lake, Olympia
78 min walk • Trosper Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake has a surface area of 17 acres and reaches a depth of 12 feet. Trosper Lake was named after John Trosper, a pioneer citizen.
2.4 miN
Lake
Hewitt Lake, Olympia
62 min walk • Hewitt Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. Hewitt Lake was named after Judge C. C. Hewitt, an early settler. 27 acres in size with a maximum depth of 60 feet.
1.2 miN
Lake
Munn Lake, Olympia
31 min walk • Munn Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake has a surface area of approximately 30 acres and reaches a depth of 19 feet. Munn Lake was named after Edwin Munn, a dairy farmer who operated in the area in the early 20th century.
3.6 miN
Lake
Hazard Lake, Olympia
93 min walk • Hazard Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. Hazard Lake was named after Hazard Stevens, who operated a farm near the site.
3.3 miNE
Lake
Smith Lake, Olympia
85 min walk • Smith Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington. The lake has a surface area of 17.7 acres and reaches a depth of 10 feet. Smith Lake was named after Jacob Smith, a pioneer settler of the 1850s.
3 miNW
Lake
Barnes Lake, Tumwater
76 min walk • Barnes Lake is a private lake in the U.S. state of Washington. Barnes Lake has the name of Nelson Barnes, the proprietor of a slaughterhouse at the lakeside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Bush butternut tree by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bush butternut tree:

Bus

Tumwater Blvd and Cleanwater [eb] • Lines: 12, 13 (39 min walk)
Capitol and Tumwater Blvd [nb] • Lines: 12, 13 (42 min walk)