Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Pin Oak

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

1. Historic Pin Oak Marker

Inscription. The majestic pin oak (quercus palustris) has graced this spot for over 150 years. It is almost 17 feet in circumference, over 100 feet tall and has a crow of over 90 feet. In the late 1800's this tree as well as others were part of the landscape of a large farm, known as Forest Place, the home of Dr. John Peach a Mitchellville native. In 1986 this pin oak was recorded as the national, state and county champion for its species.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 38° 56.404′ N, 76° 43.509′ W. Marker is in Bowie, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Excalibur Road north of Elder Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16020 Excalibur Rd, Bowie MD 20716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forest Place (here, next to this marker); Edlavitch-Harmel House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Blacksox Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); Melford and Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); The Belair Stud Farm (approx. 2 miles away); The Stable Courtyard

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Andrew Jackson (approx. 2.1 miles away); Belair Stable (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowie.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

2. Historic Pin Oak Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.