Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Magnolia Tree
Circa 1845
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
1. Magnolia Tree Marker
Mrs. George Tucker
circa 1845
Moultrie Federated Garden Council
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 31° 10.777′ N, 83° 47.319′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Marker is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 319) just south of East Central Avenue (Georgia Route 37), on the left when traveling south. Marker and tree are located at the northwest corner of the Colquitt County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 South Main Street, Moultrie GA 31768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colquitt County (here, next to this marker); Totem Pole (a few steps from this marker); Colquitt County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedlander's Department Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library of Moultrie (about 400 feet away); Old Colquitt County Jail (about 700 feet away); Colonial Dames of America Centennial Sundial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moultrie.
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1. Landmark Magnolia Tree.
Right in the heart of Downtown Moultrie sits one of the most beautiful magnolia trees you will ever see. Over the years, its branches have grown to form a beautiful full canopy that cascades down to the ground. Local historians believe it was planted around 1908. It blooms between February and June and has been the site of many proposals and marriages.(Submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Historic magnolias get first aid.
(from The Moultrie Observer, 1/30/2018) The courthouse magnolias have long been significant in Moultrie. The trees received two days of work last week, including fertilizer treatments, lightning protection, and limb cutting. Limb cutting was a liability issue with the considerable number of events that are held on the square every year. The southeast corner tree had the most damage and required the most work, while the tree on the northwest corner remains the healthiest.(Submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
2. Magnolia Tree Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
3. Courthouse Magnolia Tree (marker is on the left)
At more than 80 feet in diameter, this 100+ year-old tree takes up the entire northwest corner of the Colquitt County Courthouse grounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
