Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

300 Year Old Southern Red Oak

Circumference 15’7”

— Height 72' • Spread 98' —

300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008

1. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker

Inscription. This beautiful tree had been preserved by the Potomac Electric Power Company in cooperation with the Charles County Garden Club

Erected 1965.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Landmarks • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 38° 22.759′ N, 76° 57.306′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is on Rock Point Road (Maryland Route 257) 0.1 miles east of Crain Highway (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12155 Rock Point Road, Newburg MD 20664, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wolleston Manor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cliffton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Potomac Diversion (approx. ¾ mile away); John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ways to Explore Southern Maryland’s Scenic and Historic Routes (approx. 0.8 miles away); Explore your Cheaspeake (approx. 0.8 miles away); Discover Southern Maryland’s Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage (approx. 0.8 miles away); In Memory of Robert Crain (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburg.

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While the marker is in front of an oak tree, it appears the tree identified by the marker is no longer standing. It is neither clear what became of the tree, nor why the sign remained following its removal.

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— Submitted March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland.

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The marker as seen from the westbound lane of Rt. 257 (Rock Point Road) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008

2. The marker as seen from the westbound lane of Rt. 257 (Rock Point Road)

The marker and an oak tree. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008

3. The marker and an oak tree.

Note the width and height of the marked tree does not match that listed on the marker.

Photographed By David Lassman, November 15, 2015

4. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker

Photographed By David Lassman, November 15, 2015

5. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,045 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2019, by David Lassman of Waldorf, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.