Pfafftown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ancient Poplar Tree

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

1. Ancient Poplar Tree Marker

Inscription. The C. G. Hill Memorial Park
Ancient Poplar Tree
An ancient poplar tree sprouted on this site before Columbus sailed for the New World. It grew to great height and breadth. After being struck by lightning, it decayed to form a hollow center which provided a hiding place for possessions. A man hid his cow and calf there to save them from Union Soldiers during the Civil War. It gave travelers shelter from the rain and couples called it the "Loving Tree". This tree has long witnessed the weather, nature and generations of Forsyth County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Civil.

Location. 36° 10.059′ N, 80° 22.582′ W. Marker is in Pfafftown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Balsom Road. Marker is on the grounds of C. G. Hill Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5600 Balsom Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040, Pfafftown NC 27040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pfafftown (approx. 1.3 miles away); Plank Road (approx. 2.2 miles away); Stoneman's Raid (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lord Cornwallis (approx. 2.2 miles

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away); Bethania (approx. 2.2 miles away); Alpha Chapel (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bethania (approx. 2.2 miles away); Wolff-Moser House (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

2. Ancient Poplar Tree Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

3. Ancient Poplar Tree Marker

Ancient Poplar Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

4. Ancient Poplar Tree

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

5. Ancient Poplar Tree

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 25, 2017

6. Ancient Poplar Tree

Inside the tree

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 26, 2017, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.