Alabama is home to many great landmarks. In fact, some of the landmarks have even been around for multiple centuries. One in particular that receives visitors from near and far is a special historic tree. To learn all about this tree and the city where it’s located, take a look below.

Geneva, which was incorporated in 1875, is the county seat of Geneva County, Alabama. It has a population of less than 5,000 residents, making it a great place to visit or call home.
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One of the city's most popular places is Robert Fowler Memorial Park, which is best known as "The Junction." This particular spot is where the Choctawhatchee River and Pea River meets.
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Each year, thousands of people visit Robert Fowler Memorial Park because of the special tree that's tucked away inside it. This tree is known as the Constitution Oak (The Big Oak), and it's believed to be 200-300 years old.
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In addition to it being one of the oldest living trees in Alabama, this historical oak tree is also the largest. It's also recognized by the Alabama Famous and Historical Tree Program.
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The Constitution Oak's twisty limbs are its most memorable feature. Even though a few of these limbs have cracked in recent years, this historic tree is still growing strong and is expected to be around for many more years.
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The next time you're in the Geneva area, be sure to stop by Robert Fowler Memorial Park to see its Constitution Oak up close and in person. This famous Alabama tree is a piece of history that everyone should experience at least once.
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For more information about the city of Geneva, click here.

Have you ever seen the Constitution Oak up close and in person? If so, what did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

Another Alabama tree that’s a definite must-see is the Boyington Oak in Mobile. For information, be sure to take a look at our previous article: The Story Of This Haunted Graveyard Tree In Alabama Will Chill You To The Bone.

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