Texas Historical Marker

Black Cherry Tree

Hooks · Bowie County · placed 1969

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Bowie County, Texas

The story

In early days, source of lumber and shingles. Bark had medicinal use. This was judged the largest black cherry tree in Texas in 1965. (1969)

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