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grew from a tiny acorn beginning
around 1685 and is one of the
original members (No. 49) of the
Live Oak Society, enrolled in 1936.
Now more than 325 years old, the
Big Oak has a limb span of over 165
feet and a trunk circumference of
over 26 feet! Say "cheese" for a one-
of-a-kind souvenir. Stand in front of
the tree and dial 229-236-0053 on
your cell phone. Smile at the camera
on the utility pole across the street,
follow the instructions you hear on
your cell phone and strike a pose.
Find your picture online. Stop by
Sweetgrass Dairy downtown for a
cheese platter to go.
THE BIG OAK | E. MONROE ST.,
THOMASVILLE | BIGOAK.ROSE.NET
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