Salem Oak Tree - Salem, NJ
N 39° 34.375 W 075° 28.224
18S E 459597 N 4380462
The Salem Oak Tree and the historical marker about it are located in Salem, New Jersey. The marker was placed by the Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Waymark Code: WM3V0G
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2008
Views: 59
The Salem Oak Tree is located in the Friends (Quakers) Burial Ground in Salem. The following tablet about the tree is located on the brick wall surrounding the burial ground.
Based on information from a couple of internet sites, we discovered that the tree is 80 feet (25 meters) in height and more than 500 years old (visit link) and is 30 feet in circumference (visit link).
Marker Name: Salem Oak Tree
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Salem Oak Tree. Most famous New Jersey tree stands in cemetery. By tradition, John Fenwick made his treaty with the Indians in its shade, 1675.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1964
City: Salem
County: Salem County
Group responsible for placement: Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission
Web Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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