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Trunk of the Three Mile Oak
Photographer: F. Robby
Taken: December 30, 2003
Caption: Trunk of the Three Mile Oak
Additional Description: The bottom marker is the original moved here in 1967. The top marker was added at the same time. They read:
(top)
This oak tree planted in 1967 perpetuates the memory of the original Three Mile Oak which stood nearby as explained in the marker below.
Erected in 1967 by the Four Rivers Garden Club

(bottom)
Trunk of the Three Mile Oak
Under this tree passed General George Washington December 19, 1783 on his way to Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Armies; and it is thought that General Smallwood accompanied by General Gates and distinguished citizens of Annapolis met General Washington on this spot.
General Lafayette passed here December 17, 1824 to visit the Friends of Revolutionary Days.
Erected by the Rotary Club of Annapolis.
Submitted: October 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p8103
File Size: 0.908 Megabytes

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