Thomasville, Georgia: The Big Oak - 328+ Years Old

A long-lived tree that's much wiser than us -- smart enough to give itself a name that doesn't require yearly adjustments.
Address:
E. Monroe St., Thomasville, GA
Directions:
North side of downtown, on the corner of N. Crawford and E. Monroe Sts. Follow the signs that have been placed on various streets in the town.
Admission:
Free
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The Big Oak. The Big Oak - 326 Years Old

Located in the historic town of Thomasville, GA is a huge, live oak tree that is approximately 326 years old. Of course, this would make it a witness to the Revolutionary War! The tree is quite grand, has a 24 foot circumference and is so impressive that President Eisenhower personally took its photograph.

The town's historic commission has worked hard to preserve this wonderful witness to history!

[John Holmes, 04/02/2008]

Big old trees get applause simply for surviving the encroachment of civilization and the odd lightning bolt.

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