Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
White Oak
White Oak lumber decked many of America's great wooden ships. It was used by the settlers to make barrels and furniture. Splints from young White Oaks were used to make baskets and seats for chairs. The settelrs learned from the Indians a way for boiling and preparing acorns for food.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 33.629′ N, 77° 21.044′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Piedmont Forest Trail, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18175 Piedmont Forest Trail, Dumfries VA 22025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chestnut Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Gum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eastern Red Cedar (about 300 feet away); Flowering Dogwood (about 400 feet away); Piedmont Forest Trail (about 400
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
