Thomasville's Historic Big Oak
Thomasville's Historic Big Oak
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Kellymeigs
Whitesburg, GA66 contributions
May 2023 • Family
OMG! The width of the branches and circumference of the trunk! It’s just beautiful. Definitely worth a drive to see and a photo. Wondering how big it is? I set my iPhone on the sign across the street and couldn’t get to the trunk in 10 seconds. And, couldn’t get the entire tree in the photo. If you look at my photo, there’s another 50 feet of the tree to the right that we couldn’t get in. Beautiful!
Written May 10, 2023
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AtlantaGlobetrotter
Atlanta, GA135 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is one of the largest oaks we have seen and it is very well taken care of. A little bit off the beaten path but not hard to find. You will pass some lovely old homes on the way.
Written February 20, 2023
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Ashlea B
Phenix City, AL213 contributions
Dec 2022
Beautiful tree in a well-kept neighborhood. It is worth a quick stop if you are in the area. Nice photo opp. Just a few blocks from the downtown area.
Written December 12, 2022
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SusanStPete
St. Petersburg, FL164 contributions
Jun 2022
If you take a leisurely walk from downtown, it’s just a few blocks. It’s a huge old, oak tree. Interesting to see how over the years, the city has had to prop up some of the large branches. If you go on a warm evening, wear bug spray. The gnats were crazy!
Written June 25, 2022
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Clemmie W
Troy, AL10 contributions
Apr 2022
Love the tree. Beautiful place for pictures. Would be lovely sport for a proposal. I definitely recommend.
Written April 24, 2022
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Carole126
Fosston, MN53 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
The big oak is just that, a big oak. I really wouldn't make it a must see stop but if you're in the area, why not. It's fun to see how they've had to hold it up.
Written February 25, 2022
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Lovin' Life
Jaffrey, NH371 contributions
Feb 2022
Unfortunately the oak cam was not working when we visited. But it's a beautiful tree a few blocks from the downtown, so it's an easy quick detour.
Written February 20, 2022
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Crista S
Gainesville, FL837 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Lovely peaceful park in the middle of a neighborhood. Well kept and treated with proper respect, this tree will be a delight for generations to come!
Written December 22, 2021
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PLRE2016
Nashville, TN10 contributions
May 2021
This magnificent oak is over 300 years old and is well cared for by the city. Definitely worth a look, if you are remotely interested in local flora and fauna.
Written May 29, 2021
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Jayne C
14 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
It's a big old oak tree in a pretty little park. It's old. Really old. The locals are quite proud of it. Visiting isn't a transcendental experience. Definitely a must-see in Thomasville for more than 150 years. It's mentioned in guidebooks from the 1800s as a must-see. But today's modern travelers might be a bit jaded to find it very thrilling. Don't expect your kids to look up from their devices long enough to do more than say, "Hmm."
Written February 4, 2021
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We’re slaves hanged from this tree?
Gravel Gertie
Cornelius, NC147 contributions
Have no idea. Not from the area
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