Council Oak in South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Council Oak
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 25, 2012
1. Council Oak Marker
Erected 1929 by Northern Indiana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1681.
Location. 41° 42.69′ N, 86° 16.878′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is in Council Oak. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Portage Ave and Lathrop St. The marker is located in Highland Cemetery. After entering the cemetery, turn right on the second cemetery road on your right side, and the marker is visible on the right side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2257 Portage Ave, South Bend IN 46628, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert Rene Cavalier Sieur DeLaSalle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Better Homes Of South Bend (approx. one mile away); La Salle's Camp (approx. 2.1 miles away); Old College (approx. 2.1 miles away); From a Letter of The Rev. Edward Sorin, CSC (approx. 2.1 miles away); Thomas A. Dooley, M.D. '48 (approx. 2.2 miles
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Regarding Council Oak. The oak tree was finally toppled by strong winds in 1991. Before its toppling, decayed portions of the trunk of the weak tree were filled in with concrete which is still visible.
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 25, 2012
2. The Remains of the Council Oak
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,370 times since then and 208 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
