Willow Trees along the Sea Wall - Seneca Lake, Geneva NY
The
Layfayette Tree, is so called from
the fact that June 8th, 1825, General Layfayette held a reception under
this tree and was welcomed by 2,000 people. Including a committee of
300, led by Captain Ruggles. The tree stands west of the city on Bean's
hill at the junction of two state roads, the Albany and Buffalo
Turnpike and the Old Pre-emption, one block from the city line.