State Park · Maryland, United States
Wye Oak State Park
Wye Oak State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 29.0 acres (11.7 ha).
State Park · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Talbot, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 29.0 acres (11.7 ha) |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wye Oak State Park
The Wye Oak was the largest white oak tree in the United States and the State Tree of Maryland from 1941 until its demise in 2002. Wye Oak State Park preserves the site where the revered tree stood for more than 400 years in the town of Wye Mills, Talbot County, Maryland. The Wye Oak was believed to be over 460 years old at the time of its destruction during a severe thunderstorm on June 6, 2002. It measured 31 feet 10 inches (970 cm) in circumference of the trunk at breast height, 96 feet (29 m) high, with a crown spread of 119 feet (36 m). It is believed that the acorn that became the oak germinated around 1540.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Wye Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Wye Mills |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wye Oak State Park?
Wye Oak State Park is in Maryland, United States.
How big is Wye Oak State Park?
Wye Oak State Park covers 29.0 acres (11.7 ha).
How do I get to Wye Oak State Park?
The nearest town is Wye Mills, Maryland. located in the town of Wye Mills.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wye_Oak_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).