| This bigleaf maple is believed to have been a meeting place for local Native Americans since time immemorial, leading to its traditional name. The Pow-Wow Tree has been the site of many notable events, including the first Clackamas County Fair in 1860, the first Oregon State Fair in 1861, and the Gladstone Pow-Wow Festival in 1937. The tree was dedicated as a Bicentennial Tree in 1979 and has become the symbol of the City of Gladstone, appearing on most City vehicles and documents. Ill-health has plagued the Pow-Wow Tree since 1953 and numerous efforts have been made to preserve it. The most recent efforts were made after the ice storm of 2004.
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