Spanish Fort in Baldwin County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Legendary Oaks
Legends & Lore
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
1. Legendary Oaks Marker
Courts met under "Jury Oak" early 1800s.
Judge presided while sitting on tree limb.
Public executions held at nearby "hanging tree".
Erected 2019 by Alabama Folklife Association, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 70.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series lists.
Location. 30° 44.632′ N, 87° 55.452′ W. Marker is in Spanish Fort, Alabama, in Baldwin County. Marker is on Franklin Street, 0.1 miles Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spanish Fort AL 36527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Town of Blakeley (a few steps from this marker); Site of Baldwin County's First Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Apalachee Village (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bottle Creek Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Redoubt Six (approx. half a mile away);
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More about this marker. Located inside the Blakeley State Park
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
2. Legendary Oaks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 103 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
