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Burr Oak Tree (McBaine, Missouri)

Mile 170

McBaine, MO

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Near mile 170, you'll see the tree to the south, some 100 yards or so from the trail.

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Subject: Burr Oak Tree (McBaine) Started: Feb 25 2010 6:49AM by Chris , Harrisburg
There is a large beautiful, original pen/ink drawing of this wonderful tree at Art & Antiques in Rocheport on the Katy Trail...prints are available,too.
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Subject: Burr Oak Tree (McBaine) Started: Jul 19 2009 9:09PM by C_Bunch , Lake of the Ozarks
This tree is fantastic! Definitely something that you should stop and see! We were there today 7-19-09...
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Subject: Burr Oak Tree (McBaine) Started: Jun 1 2009 9:12AM by kim , bolivar
My husband "discovered" this tree this weekend on our ride. He was amazed! He returned to take my sister and I to look at it. We are so glad this tree is being preserved for others to see and enjoy.
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Subject: Bur Oak Tree (McBaine) Started: Apr 27 2009 5:40PM by Ann and Pete , St. Louis
We're tree people, so seeing this giant was a highlight of our Clinton to St. Charles trip last July. Well worth stopping for an hour or so and just sitting at its base, soaking it in. By the way, the correct spelling is bur (not burr) oak. I found this in the Audubon Field Guide to Trees: "The common name describes the cup of the acorn, which slightly resembles the spiny bur of the chestnut."
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Subject: Burr Oak Tree (McBaine) Started: Apr 21 2009 12:51PM by Dorian , huntsdale, mo
The land owner is john Sam williamson. He lives in the house on the hill northwest of the big tree. The land was passed down from his father. The plaque is in a museum in at. Louis.
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