Fanwood in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

White Oak "Quercus Alba"

Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, December 8, 2024

1. White Oak "Quercus Alba" Marker

Inscription. White Oak - "Quercus Alba"
Largest Oak Tree in Union County
300 Years Old
Circumference - 16'
Height - 85'
Spread of Crown - 108'
This tree was a seedling when New Jersey was Founded
Tercentary 1664-1964
Donated by the
Junior Woman's Club of Fanwood
( upper plaque )
On this site stood the majestic White Oak (Quercus alba), established to be between 320 and 400 years old. Known as the "Fanwood Oak", it was believed to be the oldest tree in Fanwood and possibly the County. This grand oak tree measured approximately 19 feet in circumference with a crown measuring approximately 108 feet. Determined to be diseased and beyond saving, the tree was cut down beginning on November 4, 1996. The day before, Powhatan Native American Chief Roy Crazy Horse performed a traditional ceremony for the death of a tree. The Fanwood Oak is pictured on the seal of the Borough of Fanwood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1996.

Location. 40° 38.756′ N, 74° 23.472′ W. Marker is in Fanwood, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on North Martine Avenue north of Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 188 N Martine Avenue, Fanwood NJ 07023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stage House Inn (approx. half a mile away); Cannon Ball House (approx. half a mile away); Swift Sure Stage Line (approx. half a mile away); Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution (approx. 0.6 miles away); “Osborn House” (approx. 0.6 miles away); Baptist Parsonage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Caesar (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Shady Rest Country Club "A Place for Us" (approx. 1.2 miles away).

Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, December 8, 2024

2. White Oak "Quercus Alba" Marker

Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, December 8, 2024

3. White Oak "Quercus Alba" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.