The Centre in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
1. Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak Marker
The Theodore Roosevelt Oak
Given by The
President of The United States
To the Town of East Haven
On May 1, 1908
Erected by
The East Haven Women's Club
1965
Erected 1965 by the East Haven Women's Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1903.
Location. 41° 16.528′ N, 72° 52.037′ W. Marker is in East Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in The Centre. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) and Hemingway Avenue ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Located on the East Haven Town Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Haven CT 06512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: East Haven Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Edward "Jack" Jackowicz Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Marquis de Lafayette Encampment (within
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2010
2. Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 1, 2010
3. Site of the Theodore Roosevelt Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
