Summit Gets Historic Trees--From Gettysburg!

The Pioneer Press reports that Summit Avenue's Civil War Memorial has received six red cedar trees from the battlefield in Gettysburg, thanks to persistent activist and St Paul resident Patrick Hill. The historic trees encircle the Josias R. King statue in Summit Park, located in front of the Cathedral, at Summit's easternmost point.

Image from the Pioneer Press article, "Six of eight red cedar trees survived the move from the Gettysburg Battlefield to Summit Park on Old Kellogg Boulevard [and Summit Avenue] in St. Paul. Patrick Hill wanted to honor the First Minnesota Infantry Division, which distinguished itself at the battle 150 years ago, and spearheaded the effort to have the trees transplanted. (Courtesy of Patrick Hill)"