Ancient Poplar Tree

Ancient Poplar Tree (HM1YDR)

Location: Pfafftown, NC 27040 Forsyth County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 10.059', W 80° 22.582'

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The C. G. Hill Memorial Park
Ancient Poplar Tree

An ancient poplar tree sprouted on this site before Columbus sailed for the New World. It grew to great height and breadth. After being struck by lightning, it decayed to form a hollow center which provided a hiding place for possessions. A man hid his cow and calf there to save them from Union Soldiers during the Civil War. It gave travelers shelter from the rain and couples called it the "Loving Tree". This tree has long witnessed the weather, nature and generations of Forsyth County.
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HM NumberHM1YDR
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Date Added Friday, May 26th, 2017 at 4:50pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 556087 N 4002723
Decimal Degrees36.16765000, -80.37636667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 10.059', W 80° 22.582'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 10' 3.54" N, 80° 22' 34.92" W
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Area Code(s)336
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5450 Balsom Rd, Pfafftown NC 27040, US
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