One of the oldest red oaks in Hamilton County falls onto school building

A red oak tree on the Baylor School campus believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Hamilton County fell Monday night. A red oak tree on the Baylor School campus believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Hamilton County fell Monday night.

By David Cobb December 2, 2015 2 min read

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A Baylor School landmark that came crashing down Monday night could still have a purpose on campus.

Grounds superintendent Lance Parker said the timber from what was believed to be the oldest northern red oak tree in Hamilton County might be used to make benches and tabletops for the campus, although no official decision has been made.

The 107-foot-tall tree fell Monday night onto the Roddy Performing Arts Center, causing minimal structural damage that required a class be moved Tuesday.

Parker estimated the tree to be 178 years old. Archeological records indicate a Union cavalry brigade camped near the tree following the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.