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August 15, 1821
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Remarkable hollow sycamore tree in Scioto County, Ohio, on Abraham Miller's land, large enough for 13 people on horseback to enter and shelter inside during rain on June 5, 1803.
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An account of a remarkable Tree in Ohio.
On the land of Abraham Miller, in the township of Seal, county of Scioto, in this state, there is a forked, hollow sycamore tree, which measures, on the inside, 21 feet in diameter, and more than 90 feet in circumference, each tapering from the base upwards, so that at the height of five feet it measures only 42 feet.--The opening of the Cavity at the bottom is 10 feet wide, and 7 at the height of five feet, terminating at the height of 9 1/2 feet. The fork is about 8 from the ground. One of the branches is dead, and broken off about 20 feet high; the other is green and thrifty.
The spacious cavity attracted the attention of the people in the neighborhood; fourteen of whom assembled, on the 5th day of June, 1803, on the spot, and thirteen of them advanced, on horseback, into the trunk, and at the same time, sat there with perfect ease. The other, being on a skittish horse, did not venture in; but there was room for two more to be perfectly secure from the falling shower of rain.
On the land of Abraham Miller, in the township of Seal, county of Scioto, in this state, there is a forked, hollow sycamore tree, which measures, on the inside, 21 feet in diameter, and more than 90 feet in circumference, each tapering from the base upwards, so that at the height of five feet it measures only 42 feet.--The opening of the Cavity at the bottom is 10 feet wide, and 7 at the height of five feet, terminating at the height of 9 1/2 feet. The fork is about 8 from the ground. One of the branches is dead, and broken off about 20 feet high; the other is green and thrifty.
The spacious cavity attracted the attention of the people in the neighborhood; fourteen of whom assembled, on the 5th day of June, 1803, on the spot, and thirteen of them advanced, on horseback, into the trunk, and at the same time, sat there with perfect ease. The other, being on a skittish horse, did not venture in; but there was room for two more to be perfectly secure from the falling shower of rain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Hollow Sycamore
Ohio Tree
People On Horseback
Natural Curiosity
Scioto County
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Miller
Where did it happen?
Township Of Seal, County Of Scioto, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Abraham Miller
Location
Township Of Seal, County Of Scioto, Ohio
Event Date
5th Day Of June, 1803
Story Details
A forked, hollow sycamore tree on Abraham Miller's land measures 21 feet in diameter inside and more than 90 feet in circumference at the base, tapering upwards. The cavity opening is 10 feet wide at the bottom and 7 feet at five feet height, terminating at 9 1/2 feet. Fourteen people assembled, and thirteen entered on horseback, sitting comfortably inside during a rain shower.