Centennial Red Oak
historic site
The nearby Red Oak tree was planted Nov. 29, 1886 during the centennial celebration of Lynchburg. A poem, "Planting Of The Centennial Oak" was written and read for the occasion by Mrs. C. J. M. Jordan.
- Built
- 1955-11-29
- 14.8 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 18.9 mi off the Lee's Retreat
Overlooks nearby
- Terrapin Mountain Overlook · 19 mi
- Thunder Ridge Overlook · 20 mi
- Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook · 20 mi
- Arnold Valley Overlook · 21 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 18:54 | 19:29 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:03 | 20:42 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 18:41 | 19:15 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:22 | 17:03 |
Local time (America/New_York).
37.40359, -79.16439
Elevation 233 m (modelled from terrain)