Washington Oak, Protected white oak tree in Princeton, United States
The Washington Oak stands 71 feet tall with a circumference of 188 inches and spreads its branches across 67 feet at Princeton Battlefield State Park.
During the Battle of Princeton in 1777, General George Washington gathered his troops near this oak tree to mount a successful counterattack against British forces.
The tree became such an important symbol for the local community that it appeared on both Princeton Township and Mercer County official seals.
Visitors can find the Washington Oak at Millett's Hill, which offers an overlook of the entire Princeton Battlefield State Park grounds.
After the original tree fell in 2000, preservationists planted a sapling grown from one of its acorns in the exact location of its predecessor.
Location: Princeton
GPS coordinates: 40.33080,-74.68600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:12
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