Historical Marker

Pioneer Oak

Historical marker location:

Athens, Texas

( Hwy. 175 E, marker in the museum)

Twin of a tree killed in Courthouse fire, 1886. Judge O. M. Roberts (later Governor of Texas) wrote Oct. 2, 1850, of old oak:

"This court is held in woods near center of public square of Athens, under an oak which the public authorities are requested to preserve as a memorial of the habits of the early Texas."

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.