Brentwood in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Clay Oak
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
1. Henry Clay Oak Marker
Henry Clay, on a visit to this city, wrote the famous Raleigh Letter, April 17, 1844, opposing the annexation of Texas. Many authorities believe that this statement cost him the presidential election of 1844. According to tradition Clay wrote the letter while sitting under this oak tree, in the yard of Colonel William Polk, at whose home he was a guest.
( Lower Marker : )
Raleigh
Historic Property
The Henry Clay Oak
Circa 1650
Erected 1938 by Daughters of the Revolution – Colonel Polk Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1813.
Location. 35° 47.08′ N, 78° 38.206′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Brentwood. Marker is at the intersection of East North Street and N Blount Street, on the right when traveling west on East North Street. Marker is located on the side of the Andrews-Duncan House on 407 North Blount Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E North St, Raleigh NC 27604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander B. Andrews (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
2. Henry Clay Oak Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
3. Lower Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
4. Henry Clay Oak Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
5. Henry Clay Oak Marker
The Henry Clay Oak tree can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
6. Henry Clay Oak
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
7. Andrews-Duncan House
The Henry Clay Oak marker is located next to this house.
Library of Congress
8. Henry Clay
c. 1843 by J. Peters, H.R. Robinson lithographer
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,022 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on February 9, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
