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Founder's Oak
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An enormous, nearly symmetrical spreading bur oak tree towering over a picnic table and a row of conifers. Samuel Faulkner Phoenix, the founder of Delavan, reported in his diary that he slept under this tree on July 2, 1836. Soon thereafter, he established a sawmill nearby on Lake Delavan. The tree was estimated to be over 400 years old in 1982.
1981
Durbin, R.D.
Publication Information
| Creator | Durbin, R.D. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1981 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
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| Call Number | PH 7049.1.3 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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