July 9, 2022 – Greensburg, IN – It’s really hard to believe it when you see it. Pedaled into the small community of Greensburg, IN on a very wet day and couldn’t help notice there’s a tree growing out of the top of the Decatur County Courthouse tower.
According to local history it was early in the 1870’s when a small sprig was spotted in the northwest corner of the tower.
People watched it grow and deemed it a ”freak of nature” as somehow a small seed had taken root in the crevice of the roof 110 feet above the courthouse square.
County officials feared a forest of trees may damage the rooftop so in 1888 a steeplejack removed a portion of the shrub.
What was left grew to a height of 15 feet and the trunk a diameter of 5 inches. The tree weathered the storms of different seasons.
The 2022 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s is raising money this year for music programming for seniors at Cedar Community, a 501c3, so all donations are tax-deductible. Donate via the secure website through Cedar Community. Donations should be marked “Amazing Ride 2022.” Click HEREto make a secure online donation. Checks may be made payable to “Cedar Community” with “Judy Bike Ride” in the memo line and mailed to 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend, WI 53095 Be sure to include the Federal Tax ID Number for the Foundation: 39-1249432 You may also find a downloadable donation formHERE.Cedar Community is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible.
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The 2022 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s is raising money this year for music programming for seniors at Cedar Community, a 501c3, so all donations are tax-deductible. Donate via the secure website through Cedar Community. Donations should be marked “Amazing Ride 2022.” Click HERE to make a secure online donation. Checks may be made payable to “Cedar Community” with “Judy Bike Ride” in the memo line and mailed to 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend, WI 53095 Be sure to include the Federal Tax ID Number for the Foundation: 39-1249432 You may also find a downloadable donation form HERE. Cedar Community is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible.
