The Big Oak — Attraction in Thomasville

Such a beautiful tree! The story of the tree is that it was already planted and growing when the Constitution was signed. How amazing is that! You get to stand next to something that was alive and well when our United States Constitution was drafted and signed. Amazing! There is the sign in front of the tree that gives you all the basic information about the tree itself. And if you look on the back of that sign, there are instructions on where to stand and then dial the number on your phone and get your picture taken from the top of the telephone pole catty-cornered across the street. And it's free! Very cool! Just be very careful if you take a high profile vehicle there, like a motor home. Check it out on Google maps in satellite mode first before you do it. I got through there with my Super C, but I had to dodge a couple of branches and had to turn back on one street because it had a clearance of 9'6". You can park half a block away and be fine. But so worth...

This is a really great and historical place . This Oak tree is more that 338 years old. When you reach there you will have some different vibes. Warm and comfortable vibes. If any one feels the same or not but I have a very happy vibes in there because of the tree. Old trees have a great healing power if you will be around them or you touch them same as elephant. This oak tree is at the side of the road on open place you can park your car in the street and spend some time with this historical tree. I just salute the people behind this tree who are taking care of this tree. Look at all the support they have make which help this great tree to stand up. Go and hug this tree, you will feel...

The Big Oak is a large live oak located in Thomasville, Georgia, in the United States at the corner of Crawford Street and Monroe Street. The Big Oak is one of many historic landmarks located in Thomasville. The Big Oak was one of the earliest trees registered with the Live Oak Society. The Big Oak. This massive Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) grew from a tiny acorn beginning around 1685 and is one of the original members (#49) of the Live Oak Society, enrolled in 1936. Now over 337 years old, the Big Oak has a limb span of over 165 feet and a trunk circumference of over 26 feet! President Eisenhower was so impressed with...