Record #:

11634

Author(s):

Weir, Lula M.

Abstract:

The Tory Oak, which is located in the town of Wilkesborough in Wilkes County, is probably the most historic tree in North Carolina. The tree was used to hang five Tories after the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 6, July 1934, p2, il

Subject(s):

Historic trees--Wilkes County