Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
McEvers Bayard Brown Oak
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020
1. McEvers Bayard Brown Oak Marker
McEvers Bayard Brown Oak
Centenarian Tree recognized by the Live Oak Society of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
This tree consists of a cluster of five trunks growing from the stump of a single live oak harvested between 1740 and 1840.
This multi-stemmed tree measures 51 feet in circumference. It is one of the nation’s largest live oaks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 31° 4.321′ N, 81° 25.592′ W. Marker is on Jekyll Island, Georgia, in Glynn County. Marker is on Riverside Drive, 0.2 miles north of Plantation Road when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jekyll Island GA 31527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Battery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); These Thirteen Live Oak Trees (approx. 0.6 miles away); Villa Ospo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Captain Clarks Cottage
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020
2. McEvers Bayard Brown Oak Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020
3. McEvers Bayard Brown Oak
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
