John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845), better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced trees grown with apple seeds (as opposed to trees …

Johnny Appleseed, American missionary nurseryman of the North American frontier who helped prepare the way for 19th-century pioneers by supplying apple-tree nursery stock through the Midwest. His …

Jun 28, 2023 · Born John Chapman in 1774, Johnny Appleseed made a name for himself as an eccentric nomad who planted apple trees across the Midwest.

Sep 18, 2013 · John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was a 19th-century horticulturist who made great contributions to the westward expansion of the United States. Though he may not …

Jul 16, 2025 · 9 Facts About Johnny Appleseed Who is the legendary Johnny Appleseed, and why has he captivated the imagination of Americans for generations? Published: Jul 16, 2025 written by …

The Legend of Johnny Appleseed John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American legend and folk hero. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, on September 26, 1774 …

Sep 19, 2025 · Although Johnny Appleseed, a.k.a. John Chapman, was a real person, and not a Disney myth, his story remains a puzzle, but a revered one.

Johnny Appleseed may have been a folk hero who wandered the frontier in his burlap sack and tin pot hat, scattering apple seeds to the wind, but John Chapman — the real life figure upon whom that …

Jun 30, 2025 · Johnny Appleseed's apples were mostly grown for hard cider. Among the seedier elements of Johnny Appleseed's story that were whitewashed for general audiences is the fact that …

Jan 2, 2025 · Learn about Johnny Appleseed Day, as well as John Chapman, the man, the myth, and the legend behind this iconic American folklore.