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Photo by Marty Aligata (May 27, 2020)
Identity
Scientific NameQuercus macrocarpa
Common NameBur Oak
Nickname“Lincoln Oak”
TownLitchfield
ID225212
AliveYes
Measurements
Points185
Circumference96 in
Height76 ft
Average Spread54 ft
Report
Nominated byMarty Aligata (Mar 30, 2011)
Measured byMarty Aligata (Dec 25, 2013)
Location
Lat / Long41.746681, -73.189001
Address7 South Street, Litchfield CT 06759-4005
DirectionsLocated at the corner of South and East Streets, in front of the old library, which is now the Historical Society building.
Remarks
From Matthies: "Grown from an acorn from a tree at Lincoln's grave in Springfield, Illinois, this oak was planted in front of the library as part of the Bicentennial Celebration of the town in 1920."
Notes
This is a historic tree.
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.