Council Oak Tree, Sacred oak tree at Seminole Indian Reservation in Hollywood, US.
The Council Oak Tree is a historic oak on the Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation in Hollywood, Florida, at the intersection of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Stirling Road. Its image serves as the tribal logo, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2012.
The Council Oak Tree has hosted major Seminole Tribe of Florida events since at least 1957. In the early 21st century it was the setting for the 25th anniversary of the birthplace of Indian gaming (2004), the Tribe's 50th anniversary (2007) and the signing of the Seminole Gaming Compact (2010). On 4 December 2012 the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Council Oak Tree Site on the Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation.
The tree's image is the logo of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and restaurants at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood and Tampa are named for it. Tribal gatherings have been held at the oak since at least 1957, including the 2004 celebration of the 25th anniversary of the birthplace of Indian gaming and the Tribe's 50th anniversary in 2007.
The tree stands at a convenient location near US Route 441 and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Access is straightforward, as the site welcomes visitors without complicated restrictions.
The tree's image is the tribal logo, and restaurants named Council Oak operate at the Seminole Hard Rock hotels in Hollywood and Tampa. The documents for the purchase of the Hollywood hotel, casino and contents were signed beneath the tree.
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