The Centre in East Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak
The Theodore Roosevelt Oak
Given by The
President of The United States
To the Town of East Haven
On May 1, 1908
Erected by
The East Haven Women's Club
1965
Erected 1965 by the East Haven Women's Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1903.
Location. 41° 16.528′ N, 72° 52.037′ W. Marker is in East Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in The Centre. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) and Hemingway Avenue (Connecticut Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Located on the East Haven Town Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Haven CT 06512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East Haven Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Marquis de Lafayette Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); East Haven Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Haven World War Memorial (about 300 feet away); East Haven World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); East Haven (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Stone Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bronze Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Haven.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.