United States, Georgia, Clarke County, Athens, 33.96095, -83.37794Magill, Edwin B.1920The wording of the deed made by Mr. William H. Jackson is inscribed in a stone, erected by the City of Athens, under the tree. For and in consideration of the great desire I have for its protection all time, I convey entire possession of itself and all land within eight feet of the tree on all sides. This tree is a beautiful water oak, is over 350 years old. The deed was made by Mr. Jackson in 1820.image/jpegHistoric Postcard Collectionhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/Historic Postcard Collection, RG 48-2-5, Georgia ArchivesTrees--Georgia--AthensHistoric trees--Georgia--AthensOak--Georgia--AthensThe Only Tree in the World That Owns Itself, Athens, Ga.StillImage