Salem in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Salem Oak Tree
Estimated to be over 500 years old, the oak is the sole surviving tree from the original forest that covered this land when John Fenwick arrived in 1675. Tradition maintains that Fenwick treatied with the Native Lenni Lenape beneath these branches upon his arrival here.Erected by City of Salem, New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1675.
Location. 39° 34.377′ N, 75° 28.23′ W. Marker is in Salem, New Jersey, in Salem County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) and Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 W Broadway, Salem NJ 08079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Friends Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Esther “Hetty” Saunders (a few steps from this marker); Broadway United Methodist Church (within
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
