Common Name: white ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus americana
Category: Historic tree
Comments: Everyone who visits our home, Cartersville Tavern, in Cumberland County, most always comments on "that tree". "That tree", we think, is an ash, is enormous, and has the most wonderful crook in it. We hear, "If only trees could talk..." a lot. The WPA (1934) stated that many notgable people stayed at our tavern, which at one time was Palmer's Tavern, and then later renamed. Robert E. Lee, for just a year following the Civil War, lived at nearby "Derwent". He received his mail at the post office at Palmer's Tavern. No doubt "Traveler", his horse, was probably taken care of in the livery stable, located near "the tree". "Drummers", or traveling salesmen, spent many evenings drinking whiskey in the English basement, located beside the tree. Mr. Palmer's daughter fell in love with a soldier in the Civil War and married him. Chances are the tree witnessed their courtship. We would like to think so. Our tree is fabulous.
Nominator: Janie and Newc Newcomb
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: Cumberland