Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
French Oak
Citizens of France sent the "Merci Train" to America in 1949, in appreciation for the supplies and helpt they received during and after World War II. A boxcar of gifts was sent to every state. Among the gifts sent to West Virginia were oak saplings, sent as a living reminder of the friendship between the people of the two countries.
Unfortunately, the original tree placed here perished due to disease. This is a seedling from the original tree and was planted in 2008. Thankfully, there was an original, mature French Oak trees planted throughout the park.
Erected by West Virginia State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 38° 50.335′ N, 82° 8.43′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is on Main Street 0.1 miles south of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Main St, Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named French Oak (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
