There’s No Other Historical Landmark In Mississippi Quite Like This 500-Year-Old Tree
Daniella DiRienzo
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There are a lot of historical landmarks in Mississippi, but did you know that one of the oldest is a tree? It’s true. Officially named Friendship Oak, the tree has been around for over 500 years and is considered the oldest tree in Mississippi. In addition, it’s also believed to be one of the oldest living things in the country. But it’s not just the tree’s age that’s sure to impress – there’s also the size. Read on to discover more about this impressive historical landmark in Mississippi.
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Friendship Oak is on the University of South Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus. For more information about the school, visit the college’s website.
This isn’t the only tree in the state with an interesting past. Aside from the oldest tree in Mississippi, learn about other historical trees when you take this Ancient Forest Road Trip in the state.
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Friendship Oak
What are the most common trees in Mississippi?
Aside from the oak trees of Mississippi, here are some others that are common in the state:
Take a hike along this tree-top trail in Mississippi if you'd like to see more plants and trees native to the Magnolia State. You can also enjoy this tunnel of old oak trees in Mississippi.
What is the oldest tree east of the Mississippi?
The oldest tree east of the Mississippi is Angel Oak. Here are some interesting facts about this historical landmark:
- The tree is based on Johns Island in South Carolina.
- The oldest tree east of the Mississippi is about 450 years old.
- Angel Oak is 66.5 feet tall and has a circumference of 28 feet.
- In 1989, the tree was damaged during Hurricane Hugo.
- The longest branch on this oldest tree east of the Mississippi is nearly 200 feet!
Where can you see various vegetation such as the oak trees of Mississippi?
Some forests where you'll see the oak trees of Mississippi include:
- Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
- The Petrified Forest
- The Forests Of Mississippi’s Piney Woods
- The Homochitto National Forest
You can take this Ancient Forest Road Trip to see the oak trees of Mississippi, too.