Common Name: white oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Category: Community tree
Comments: This is a white oak tree at Seay's Chapel United Methodist Church, Shores VA. The tree is over 150-200 years old, we believe, and stands just in front of our Church. The tree is pictured in a historic photograph and is featured in a book, Safe Shores, about my family's history in Shores, Fluvanna County VA. My Great Great Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Parents played over and around its roots & beneath its shady branches. It is a lovely tree. So many generations have been soothed by its benevolent shade during many homecoming feasts, church weddings, funerals, etc. Each time my husband and I go to church, which in our case is each 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, as it is a small one room church built in 1892, I always feel I am being greeted by an old friend. That is what this tree means to me. This is the poem I included on the first page of Chapter 4 regarding our feelings for this tree.. Not Only God Keeps Watch Over Our Church It Is Blessed With Yet Another Friend Fo
Best time to photograph: Early morning or afternoon I think, in the spring or summer
Nominator: Mrs. Shirley J. Wilkins
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Fluvanna