This
rather large beech tree overlooks an old Chickasaw Indian trail that
once ran near the Middle Fork of the Forked Deer River. According
to historic researchers, this tree is the only known, remaining tree
in Tennessee that contains carvings from Daniel Boone, which date
back to 1776.
In addition to Daniel’s carvings are those of
his brother, Edward Boone, and a family friend, Micajah
Callaway, known frequent companions of Boone’s early exploration
and hunting trips. The early pioneer symbols carved on this
tree also give credibility to the time period and provide
evidence of good trapping on the nearby river, an important
point for early settlers.
The tree was dated to be over 500 years old,
and stands in a soybean field on Old Medina Rd. in Madison County.
Nominated by Jim & Rev. Richard Cortese.
Entered into the Landmark & Historic Tree
Register in 2004 as a Historic Tree.
