Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
300 Year Old Southern Red Oak
Circumference 157
| | Height 72' Spread 98' | |
Photographed by M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008
1. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker
Erected 1965 by Charles County Countians.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Landmarks • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 38° 22.759′ N, 76° 57.306′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. It is on Rock Point Road (Maryland Route 257) 0.1 miles east of Crain Highway (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12155 Rock Point Road, Newburg MD 20664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wolleston Manor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cliffton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Potomac Diversion (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ways to Explore Southern Marylands Scenic and Historic Routes (approx. 0.8 miles away); Explore your Cheaspeake (approx. 0.8 miles away); Discover Southern Marylands Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage
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Another marker is no longer nearby. John Wilkes Booth (was approx. Ύ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak. While the marker is in front of an oak tree, it appears the tree identified by the marker is no longer standing. It is neither clear what became of the tree, nor why the sign remained following its removal.
Additional commentary.
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— Submitted March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland.
Additional keywords. Tree
Photographed by M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008
2. The marker as seen from the westbound lane of Rt. 257 (Rock Point Road)
Photographed by M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008
3. The marker and an oak tree.
Note the width and height of the marked tree does not match that listed on the marker.
Photographed by David Lassman, November 15, 2015
4. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker
Photographed by David Lassman, November 15, 2015
5. 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,566 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2019, by David Lassman of Waldorf, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
