Horace, North Dakota: North Dakota's Champion Tree
In a state with lots of treeless parts, Uncle John's Giant Cottonwood is North Dakota's Champion Tree.- Address:
- 81st St. S, Horace, ND
- Directions:
- I-29 exit 56 or I-94 exit 346A into town. Once in Horace, turn west onto Wall Ave./45th St. SE. After about one mile, turn south onto the road just before the canal. (The road after the canal is 81st St. S). Follow about one-half mile to the end.
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Uncle John's Giant Cottonwood Tree - North Dakota's Champion Tree This stately giant cottonwood stands almost 100 ft tall and is located in a remote section just outside of Horace (about 15 miles south/west of Fargo). The tree is surrounded by a small grassy park as well as a monument to the Sheyenne River Flood Control Project. Many locals don't even know of this champion tree's existence.
[T. Liobis, 07/21/2003]Nearby Offbeat Places
- Bonanzaville, USA, West Fargo, ND - 8 mi.
- Woodchipper from the Movie Fargo, Fargo, ND - 7 mi.
- Fargo Walk Of Fame, Fargo, ND - 7 mi.
- In the region: Circus Lightning Victims Monument, Wahpeton, ND - 39 mi.
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