Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Live Oak
Earth Day
Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 16, 2026
1. Live Oak Marker
On Earth Day April 22, 1991 this majestic Live Oak was placed in its new home before you. This Oak and its companion at the entrance of Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside each weighed 85 tons and were miles transplanted from a wooded location 13 away. Cypress boxes 22 foot square were constructed around and beneath each Oak, and after months of preparation, the transportation took three days. Ol' Man Island was then constructed around this Oak as you see it now.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1991.
Location. 28° 23.23′ N, 81° 32.155′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It is on Dixie Drive near Sassagoula Circle. The marker stands on the grounds of Riverside Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2555 Riverside Dr, Orlando FL 32830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Legend of Ol' Man Island (here, next to this marker); Prehistoric Plants (approx. 1.2 miles away); Genie's Lamp (approx. 1.3 miles away); Runic Writings (approx. 1.3 miles away); Norwegian Wood Carvings (approx. 1.3 miles away); From Ships to Staves (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stave Churches (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Eagle and the Beaver (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 16, 2026
2. Live Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
