Historical Trees in Georgia: Resources for Eagle Scout Project

Colonial-Era Trees Are Rare

Georgia had few settled cities in colonial times, so documented witness trees from that period are scarce. But two notable examples exist:

Verified Historical Trees

• Bonaventure Cemetery Live Oaks (Savannah): Planted by Colonel John Mullryne pre-Revolution.
• Dalton's "Liberty Tree": A tulip poplar grown from seed of the Annapolis, MD colonial Liberty Tree (St. John's College campus).

Best Resource for Documented Trees

Georgia Urban Forest Council maintains a registry at www.gufc.org/registeredtrees. This is your most comprehensive source for historically significant trees statewide.

Project Expansion Ideas

• Include "witness trees" from Civil War era (more abundant).
• Document champion trees by species.
• Map trees associated with local historical figures.