Eddy Tree Breeding Station
Also known as Institute of Forest Genetics
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Eddy Tree Breeding Station, at 2480 and 2500 Carson Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 31, 1987. It was among the first 8 of Placerville’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its science and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 9 historic buildings. The listing covers 73 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 81 MB · National Archives↗Finding Eddy Tree Breeding Station
2480 and 2500 Carson Rd., Placerville
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Eddy Tree Breeding Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Eddy Tree Breeding Station
Is Eddy Tree Breeding Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 31, 1987 (Register number 87000485).
Is Eddy Tree Breeding Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Coloma, 9.3 miles away.
Can you visit Eddy Tree Breeding Station?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Eddy Tree Breeding Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 81 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858607 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.