9 Facts About Johnny Appleseed

9 Facts About Johnny Appleseed

Few American legends are as widely known as the story of Johnny Appleseed. But as with many tales of Americana, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. While Johnny was a real person, his moniker of “Appleseed” was not his actual last name but a nickname given to him for his dedication to apples and their symbolic importance. In reality, John Chapman was a missionary and orchardist who had a reputation for kindness. How did his legend grow…