Unionville in Putnam County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Basking Ridge Oak
(Quercus alba)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
1. Basking Ridge Oak Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 40° 28.603′ N, 93° 0.145′ W. Marker is in Unionville, Missouri, in Putnam County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 136) east of South 17th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and white oak tree are located directly in front of the Putnam County Courthouse, just to the left/east of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Main Street, Unionville MO 63565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Missouri. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Unionville (here, next to this marker); Continental Flight 11 Memorial (a few steps from
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Regarding Basking Ridge Oak. This "Basking Ridge Oak" is part of Putnam County's Historic Trees Living Heritage Outdoor Museum, a collection of majestic trees planted around the Putnam County Courthouse grounds.
Also see . . . History of the Basking Ridge Oak Tree. A well-known local landmark, the white oak resided on the property of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church in the town center of Basking Ridge and is rumored to have quite a historic past. During the Revolutionary War, it is thought that General George Washington picnicked under the tree with the military officer and French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette, who at times, assisted the Continental Army under Washingtons command. After years of vitality, the tree began to show signs of deterioration and in 2016, decided to rest. A year later, on April 24, 2017, a highly skilled team carefully removed the tree and moved it into storage to dry. (Submitted on December 14, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
2. Basking Ridge Oak
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
3. Historic Trees A Living Heritage Museum
Established in 1989, the living heritage museum features trees rooted in the past and connected to famous people or events.
The original ten trees were furnished by Stan Lemaster, an engineer at General Electric in Louisville, KY., and Theodore Klein, a nursery man from Crestwood, KY. Lemaster started growing trees from seeds, saplings or cuttings gathered from their famous ancestors as a backyard hobby in 1966 and was later joined by Klein, whose hobby was photographing historic trees.
Trees traceable to over 50 historic figures or events have been propagated and made available to communities throughout the world.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 606 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
