Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Charter Oak
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021
1. The Charter Oak Marker
A propagation from the historical “Charter Oak” of Connecticut.
A gift to the bicentennial committee, Transylvania County Historical Commission, at a meeting of the representatives of the 13 Original Colonies at Hartford, Connecticut, 1973.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 35° 13.745′ N, 82° 43.753′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 276) and Park Avenue (County Road 1546), on the left when traveling north. Marker and Charter Oak Tree are located on the Silvermont Mansion and Park grounds, near the southeast corner of the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 364 East Main Street, Brevard NC 28712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Transylvania County Walk of History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Silvermont (about 300 feet away); Stone Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Philip's Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); Transylvania County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Charter Oak
Also see . . . Charter Oak.
The Charter Oak was an enormous white oak tree growing on Wyllys Hyll in Hartford, Connecticut in the United States, from around the 12th or 13th century until it fell during a storm in 1856. According to tradition, Connecticut's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden within the tree's hollow to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general.(Submitted on July 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021
2. The Charter Oak
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2021
3. The Charter Oak & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
