Treaty Oak
Treaty Oak
3.5
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A 500-year old tree marking the boundary between Anglo and Indian territory.
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SheilaEndres
Austin, TX109 contributions
It has legendary historical significance, but I'm not sure non-Texans would be impressed. About half of the old oak was killed when the tree was poisoned several years ago by a mentally disturbed person.
Written January 20, 2012
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GDunc116
Franklin, TN20 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
This hidden park was a nice place to visit for a few minutes. Considering the story surrounding the tree over 20 years ago, people still bring it healthy treats.
Written March 9, 2016
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Louis F
Altus, OK1,281 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Nice tree on a quiet street in a busy Austin. There is paid parking on the street but you can easily park and visit the tree quickly with no issues.
Written April 22, 2024
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Lyssa H
Houston, TX114 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
But it's just a tree. You spend 3 minutes reading the plaque in front of it and then you leave. It is overgrown and chained off so you cannot go within a 15-foot radius of the trunk. Maybe it's because I am not a history person, but it is really not that exciting.
Written July 14, 2014
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julie1653217
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, UK263 contributions
Sep 2019
Went to take a look at The Treaty Oak Tree it's 500 years old and the only surviving oak tree of 14 planted by the council all those years ago it's where the treaty was signed between the indian Comanche and Tonkawa tribes worth seeing
Written September 16, 2019
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M J
Austin, TX7,850 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
My husband and I went to see Treaty Oak on a Saturday afternoon. The tree is the last of 14 trees where Comanche and Tonkawa tribes had meetings. The tree is about 500 years old. It was a beautiful tree before it was poisoned by a crazy man in 1989. There was a big effort to save the tree. A single chain fence circles the tree these days so you can no longer walk under the tree. There is no charge to walk in the very small park. There is pay street parking in front of the tree. We stayed about 5 minutes.
Written November 18, 2018
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David M
Austin, TX103 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
For history buffs, this is an important spot, site of several significant Austin &Texas events. However, the setting in an urban area is not inspiring or inviting. The shade one expects from a huge oak is minimal - shade is provided by nearby trees. Several benches offer a resting spot. The history of the Oak is not well presented. This site can easily be skipped - more interesting sites abound in Austin.
Written June 19, 2013
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