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Photographer: Kevin Vincent
Taken: July 7, 2012
Caption: Close up of trunk showing inscription
Additional Description: The text reads,

A section of the white oak tree which bore a survey mark, made by George Washington. It became a monumental survey mark much used. Was located on the point at junction of Four Mile Run and Long Branch. The tradition continues by owners of this property, since deeded by Lord Fairfax, 1742. Preserved and marked by order of Glencarlyn Co-operative Association and authorized by N.S.D.A.R.

Submitted: July 7, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p211022
File Size: 2.909 Megabytes

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