Web Indexes: Myth: American Folklore: Johnny Appleseed
John Chapman (September 26, 1774 - March 11, 1847) was an American pioneer and Christian missionary known as "Johnny Appleseed" because he planted apple trees in large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, and became an American legend while he was still alive, being portrayed in works of art and literature. He is considered an early conservationist, what would be called today an ecologist.
His grave is located on a hill in Johnny Appleseed Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
External Links Straight Dope Staff Report: What's the story with Johnny Appleseed? In Praise of Johnny Appleseed is a 1923 poem by Vachel Lindsay. "Johnny Appleseed" is a song performed by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. Johnny Appleseed William Gropper (from the national Museum of American Art) University of North Carolina: UNC-CH historian Leuchtenburg profiles Johnny Appleseed as his 'forgotten hero' Press release announcing Leuchtenburg's research on the historical John Chapman. Virginia Apples Lots of information on apples like recipes, activity sheets, and the story of Johnny Appleseed. Johnny Appleseed GPS Offers a complete selection of GPS equipment and accessories.
This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. Johnny Appleseed William Gropper (from the national Museum of American Art) University of North Carolina: UNC-CH historian Leuchtenburg profiles Johnny Appleseed as his 'forgotten hero' Press release announcing Leuchtenburg's research on the historical John Chapman. Virginia Apples Lots of information on apples like recipes, activity sheets, and the story of Johnny Appleseed. Johnny Appleseed GPS Offers a complete selection of GPS equipment and accessories.
