Located on the northeast corner of the square, this ancient oak has been a witness to history. Military recruits from six conflicts, beginning with the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico have mustered at this historic oak tree. It stands as a memorial to the many soldiers who gathered under its branches to go off to war. This tree is recognized in Famous Trees of Texas.
Drive slowly or walk through the residential neighborhoods on the south side of Hwy. 71 to discover who really owns the road in La Grange. Massive oaks that are hundreds of years old were here before the streets were laid out. Therefore, the traffic is routed around the trees.
