Common Name: hickory
Scientific Name: Carya spp.
Category: Historic tree
Comments: The "Old Guard Tree" of Virginia Military Institute. The old hickory served as the cadet guard post location from the founding of VMI on 11 November 1839 to around 1900. The tree died in 1951 and was removed in 1954 to make way for a monument commemorating the role of the tree in early VMI history.
Nominator: Keith E. Gibson
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: Rockbridge