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Your Oak Tree Is Probably A Shingle Oak No. 2
An article explains Shingle Oak or Quercus imbricaria, its classification in white and red oak groups, and historical notes on Lakeview Farm near Mexico Missouri. It details the tree’s identification, origin of the name, and local historic residence Lakeview built by George A. Morris, its destruction in 1909, and later ownership by Charles D. Heinlen. Also mentions nearby families, horses, and local landmarks, ending with a reflection on changing use of terms like single tree and whipple tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Thompson
City Forester
United States
Missouri
Andre Michaux
Mississippi Valley
Frank
Nancy Bendy) Kister
Lakeview Farm
Kister
Hendy Street
John B. Morris
George A. Morris
St. Louis
Lakeview
Mid- Missouri
Mexico Fulton
Europe
Kansas City
Mexico
Bradford Brett
Mike Morris
Morris
Audrain Historical Museum
Loran Gibbs
Walter Heinlen
Opal (Heinlen) Essert
Inland Empire
Hayworth
Utah
Country
Mr. Price
Ekern
Ekern Fiord
Paul
Bert
William
Carol
Caroline
George Pat
Sally Ruth
Peter H. Ekern