Angel Oak
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Mvillian
N 32° 43.026 W 080° 04.822
17S E 586182 N 3620299
This is The Angel Oak, the oldest living thing East of the Mississippi River
Waymark Code: WMBPP
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2006
Views: 224
The Angel Oak located on Johns Island near Charleston S.C. it is said to be over 1400 years old
Genus/Species: Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana)
Height: 65
Girth: 25
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source
Location type: Park
Age: 1400
Historical significance:
Naming of this tree was acquired from the tree's previous owners, Martha & Justis Angel.
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 2
Planter: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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