Basking Ridge Oak - Unionville, MO - Missouri Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

County of marker: Putnam County
Location of marker: 17th St. & Main St. (US 136), courthouse lawn, Unionville
Marker erected by: Putnam County Historical Society

Marker text:

BASKING RIDGE OAK
(Zuercus alba) The basking [sic] Ridge Oak stands in the churchyard of the Presbyterian Church in the center of Basking Ridge New Jersey which was settled in 1720. The tree is associated with the stirring events of the American Revolution. In 1776 General Charles Lee (George Washington's Chief-of-Staff) was captured near the tree by British Troops. Legend has it that the horses of a Tory raiding party were tied to the tree during a raid in 1781.

History of Mark: Established in 1989, the Living Heritage Museum features trees rooted in the past and connected to famous people of events. Trees traceable to over 50 historic figures or events have been propagated and made available to communities throughout the world. Web link: Not listed Additional point: Not Listed

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