Near Charters in Lewis County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Magnificent Pin Oak

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

1. Magnificent Pin Oak Marker

Inscription. One of the largest and oldest pin- or swamp-oak trees in the world. In 1970, when the highway was relocated, it was about one hundred and fifty years old; its trunk circumference was 16.2 feet; the diameter at breast height was five feet, and the total height was 58 feet. This historic oak is preserved as one of nature’s beautiful achievements.

Erected 1971 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1393.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 38° 35.07′ N, 83° 25.199′ W. Marker is near Charters, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 9 and Ben Willim Branch Road, on the left when traveling east on Kentucky Route 9. It is just west of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vanceburg KY 41179, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper

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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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Esculapia Springs (approx. 1.1 miles away); Route for Horses and Cattle (approx. 5.2 miles away); Commercial Hotel (approx. 5.6 miles away); Halbert House (approx. 5.6 miles away); Vanceburg Depot (approx. 5.6 miles away); Stamper Block (approx. 5.7 miles away); Carter House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Hickle’s Pool Room (approx. 5.7 miles away).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

2. Magnificent Pin Oak Marker

The tree on the left could be the Magnificent Pin Oak mentioned on the marker.

Perhaps This is the Magnificent Pin Oak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

3. Perhaps This is the Magnificent Pin Oak

It is right next to the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,606 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.