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Title
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Historic Oak Cleared Away
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Description
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A historic oak tree, once a landmark on the Santa Fe Trail near Council Grove, Kansas, was declared dead in 1990. Most of the branches had been removed, but a 20-foot trunk remained. This deteriorated and the rest of the tree was finally cut down. The tree was estimated to be about 290 years old and stood 80 feet tall. "According to historical records, travelers used it as a 'post office' from the 1820s to the 1840s, storing messages for future travelers in a cavity at the tree's base."
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Date
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2008-09-11
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
