Hollywood in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Council Oak Tree

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, December 1, 2016

1. Council Oak Tree Marker

Inscription. The Council Oak Tree Site reflects the Seminole Tribe of Florida's growth over the years and stands as a symbol of strength and stability. The Council Oak Tree was the site of the meetings that led to the creation of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Constitution and Bylaws which gave official federal recognition to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. These meetings at the Council Oak paved the way for the success of the Seminole Tribe and secured Tribal sovereignty. The Council Oak Tree Site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2012.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 26° 2.74′ N, 80° 12.576′ W. Marker is in Hollywood, Florida, in Broward County. It can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 441 and Stirling Road (State Road 848), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4150 N State Rd 7, Hollywood FL 33021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Miami.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Davie School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Robert Roscioli (approx. 3 miles away); Link Trainer Building #8 (approx. 3.3 miles away); Taylor Bishop Avenue

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(approx. 3½ miles away); A Brief History (approx. 3.6 miles away); Historic Liberia (approx. 3.7 miles away); Saint Ruth Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Mount Sinai United Methodist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is next to the tree in the parking lot of the Seminole casino.

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, December 1, 2016

2. Council Oak Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.