North Carolina's Champion Big Tree Database

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swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii)

County: Wayne
Town: Fremont
Owner Name: Danny Rimsburgh
Nominator Name: Benner Jones III and Bob Goodman
Native:  Yes
Directions:  Take 117 N of Goldsboro and pass through Pikeville. Turn left on Robert Peele Ave. First big white house on left is owner (409 Robert Peele). Turn left on dirt road after house-drive to end. Follow southerly bearing into woods. Can see champ crown from road- overtopping all others (area had been logged).
Latitude:  35*31'15"N
Longitude:  78*00'00"W