{"id":369,"date":"2026-09-02T09:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/arboretum\/?page_id=369"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:37:34","slug":"wheeler","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/arboretum\/highlights\/wheeler\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob “Jake” Wheeler Memorial Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

A living tribute<\/h2>\n

Near the northwest corner of Drinko Library stands a small Kousa Dogwood planted in memory of Jacob “Jake” Wheeler. A plaque at the site reads:<\/p>\n

“In loving memory, Jacob ‘Jake’ Wheeler, forever and always in our hearts, beloved colleague and friend.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/p>\n

The planting serves as a lasting tribute to an individual remembered fondly by colleagues and friends. Memorial trees provide a living way to honor someone’s life and legacy, allowing future generations to reflect on the impact a person had on their community.<\/p>\n

\"Small<\/p>\n

As the dogwood grows and blossoms each spring, it continues to symbolize remembrance, friendship, and the enduring connections people leave behind.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\tLearn more about Kousa Dogwood<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n

Campus Location<\/h2>\n

Visitors can find the Wheeler Memorial Tree at the northwest corner of the John Deaver Drinko Library. The map below highlights its location. Click on the map to open a larger version for a closer look.<\/p>\n

\"Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Quick Facts<\/h2>\n

Location:<\/strong> Northwest corner of Drinko Library
\nTree Species:<\/strong>\u00a0Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa<\/em>)
\nMemorial Type:<\/strong> Commemorative tree planting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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