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Tavern Oak

Jasper, Jasper County

Marker Text

Linked with history of Parker & Pruett's Tavern, an 1839 inn-stagecoach stop. Then and since, oak shaded community events. Supplemental plate (Job # 17197): The stately Tavern Oak was destroyed in an August 9, 1996 windstorm. The 275-year-old landmark is succeeded by a new oak planted in its place.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description
Marker # 10465
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Tree Marker
Code lumber topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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