Earl L. Core Arboretum
| Core Arboretum | |
| West Virginia University Arboretum | |
 Trail in Core Arboretum | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Elevation | 997 ft (303.9 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 39°38′44″N 79°58′39″W / 39.64556°N 79.97750°WCoordinates: 39°38′44″N 79°58′39″W / 39.64556°N 79.97750°W [1] |
| Area | 91 acres (36.8 ha) [2] |
| Acquired | 1948 [3] |
| - Established | 1998 [3] |
| Owner | West Virginia University [3] |
| Topo map | USGS Morgantown North |
| Nearest city | Morgantown, West Virginia |
  Location of Core Arboretum in West Virginia
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| Website: Core Arboretum | |
The Earl L. Core Arboretum is a 91-acre (37 ha) arboretum owned by West Virginia University and located on Monongahela Boulevard in Morgantown, West Virginia.[2] It is open to the public daily without charge.[3]
The arboretum's history began in 1948 when the University acquired its site. Professor Earl Lemley Core (1902-1984), chairman of the Biology Department, then convinced President Irvin Stewart to set the property aside for the study of biology and botany.[3] In 1975 the arboretum was named in Core's honor.
The arboretum is now managed by the biology department, and consists of mostly old-growth forest on steep hillside and Monongahela River flood plain. It includes densely wooded areas with 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of walking trails, as well as 3 acres (12,000 m2) of lawn planted with specimen trees.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Core Arboretum". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 1997-03-11. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Core Arboretum". West Virginia University Department of Biology. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Arboretum History". West Virginia University Department of Biology. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
See also
- List of botanical gardens in the United States
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