Common Name: honeylocust
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos
Category: Historic tree
Comments: This tree is adjoining the property of the antebellum St. Thomas Episcopal Church. This church was visited regularly by CSA Gen. Robert E. Lee while the Army of Northern Virginia was in its winter encampment around Orange Courthouse during the winter of 1863-64. There is a plaque in front of the tree which reads, "GEN. R.E. LEE / TIED "TRAVELER" TO THIS TREE REGULARLY /WHEN HE ATTENDED / SERVICES IN / ST. THOMAS CHURCH / WINTER OF 1863-1854"
Nominator: James C. Snipes
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: Orange