Old Hanging Oak - Houston, TX - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

During the days of the Republic of Texas (1838-1845) at least eleven criminals were hanged from its graceful boughs. Although others dispute the tale, the legend survives.

This tree is located in downtown Houston and when a courthouse was demolished nearby, the basement wall was left intact to protect the roots of the tree.

The Old Hanging Oak is thought by some to be the oldest tree in Harris County. It is maintained and preserved by the City of Houston Civic Center Department.

Genus/Species: Quercus agrifolia Height: 42 Girth: 15 Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Other public property Age: 400 Historical significance: See discription above. Walk time: 2 Planter: Not listed Website reference: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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