Destrehan in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Red Church Oak
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
1. Red Church Oak Marker
Spread 55 feet
Hight 70 feet
Propagated 1852
Live oak trees represent a strong set of roots, a solid base, a majestic stand. These trees have graced this church property since given to us in 1770 and have been silent witnesses to great expanses of time, historical changes and generations of faithful parishioners passing under them.
The Red Church Oak has stood on this very location for 161 years before falling in 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 57.036′ N, 90° 22.556′ W. Marker is in Destrehan, Louisiana, in St. Charles Parish. It is at the intersection of River Road and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13396 River Rd, Destrehan LA 70047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes and in Greater New Orleans. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spanish Land Grant circa 1770 (here, next to this marker); Church of St. Charles Presbytery Rear (a few steps from this marker); Church of St. Charles Oratory in Presbytery (a few steps from this marker); Presbytery of Church of St. Charles (a few steps from this marker); A Chess Game, Presbytery February 1, 1859
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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
2. Red Church Oak Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
3. Red Church Oak Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
4. Ascension Plaza
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
5. Ascension Plaza
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
6. Ascension Plaza Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
