Lower Township near Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Southern Red Oak

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

1. Southern Red Oak Marker

Inscription. This large Southern Red Oak tree is known for its turkey foot shaped leaves. The woodlands of Bradner's Run host a variety of oaks. Oak trees offer a wide variety of natural and cultural resource benefits. The acorns are an important food source to many mammals and ground feeding birds. Early settlers quickly learned that the native oaks offered a strong, durable wood for building houses and boats.

Erected by Historic Cold Spring Vilage. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 58.604′ N, 74° 54.798′ W. Marker is near Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Lower Township. It can be reached from Seashore Road (Route 626) 0.3 miles north of Academy Road (County Road 639), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 735 Seashore Rd, Cape May NJ 08204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to the Nature Trail at Bradner's Trail (a few steps from this marker); Tulip Poplar (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Spring Grange Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pitch Pine (about 400 feet away); Sweetbay Magnolia (about 400 feet away); Southern Arrowwood (about 600 feet away); Historic Cold Spring Village (about 700 feet away); Red Mulberry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape May.

Additional commentary.
1. Bias in the marker
This marker features biased language. Instead of early settlers, it could feature early European settlers.

— Submitted January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

2. Southern Red Oak Marker

Nearby Southern Red Oak aka Spanish Oak nature signage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

3. Nearby Southern Red Oak aka Spanish Oak nature signage

This signage features no historical content.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.