Stephen F. Austin Memorial Oak Tree

This tree was planted on April 15, 2004 and grown from an acorn harvested from the live oak at the site of Stephen F. Austin's death near present-day West Columbia, Texas. Austin died under that large tree on December 27, 1836. Through his tireless efforts and dedication, the Republic of Texas was created. General Sam Houston called Austin "the Father of Texas," and a tree is planted in his memory in every county in Texas.

Hondo, Texas · United States