Johnny Appleseed

John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 11, 1845), often called Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer who introduced apple trees to large parts of  Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois,  He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance he attributed to apples.  Today, we honor Johnny Appleseed.  He is a true American hero.