Wye Mills in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Wye Oak
Erected 1940 by State Roads Commission of Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1865.
Location. 38° 56.364′ N, 76° 4.821′ W. Marker is in Wye Mills, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is on Old Wye Mills Road (Maryland Route 662) 0.1 miles south of Wye Mills-Queen Anne Road (Maryland Route 404), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wye Mills MD 21679, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Wye Oak (a few steps from this marker); Preserving a Legacy (a few steps from this marker); The “Little House” in the Shade (within shouting distance of this marker); Wye Oak House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Glimpse Inside a Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wye Grist Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Wye Grist Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Brief History of the Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wye Mills.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This link takes you to the "Wye Oak - National Champion White Oak" marker. It includes a brief history and several links about the historic tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,795 times since then and 99 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week December 2, 2007. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2011, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 27, 2011, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 25, 2010, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on November 27, 2011, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.