Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
St. John Cathedral Oak
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2014
1. St. John Cathedral Oak Marker
Inscription.
St. John Cathedral Oak. . The tree, one of the largest live oak trees in the United States, is estimated to be almost 500 years old. It was a large tree in 1800 when the property was donated to the Catholic Church. The age of the tree is based on the average sizes of known age, a tree recorded in 1812 as a surveyor's section corner marker and growth rate calculated from cores removed from the tree., The diameter of the trunk is nine feet two inches and the circumference is twenty eight feet nine inches. It stands 126 feet high with an average spread of 138 feet. The large limb extending in a southeasterly direction has been computed by engineering consultants to weigh 72 tons., 2011 Rev. Chester Arceneaux, Rector
The tree, one of the largest live oak trees in the United States, is estimated to be almost 500 years old. It was a large tree in 1800 when the property was donated to the Catholic Church. The age of the tree is based on the average sizes of known age, a tree recorded in 1812 as a surveyor's section corner marker and growth rate calculated from cores removed from the tree.
The diameter of the trunk is nine feet two inches and the circumference is twenty eight feet nine inches. It stands 126 feet high with an average spread of 138 feet. The large limb extending in a southeasterly direction has been computed by engineering consultants to weigh 72 tons.
2011 Rev. Chester Arceneaux, Rector
Erected 2011.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 30° 13.391′ N, 92° 1.4′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Marker can be reached from St John Street north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 914 St John Street, Lafayette LA 70501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,911 times since then and 159 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
