Compton Oak
Located behind the Courthouse, the mighty Compton oak is a distinctive feature of the Historic Area’s landscape and a gathering place for many activities and tours.
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A Tall Treasure
Hybrid Highlight: Quercus ×comptoniae Sarg.
The Origin, Locations, and Date of Planting of CW’s Compton Oak
Arboretum & Gardens
More than 30 carefully maintained gardens adorn our 301-acre living history museum. From flowering backyard pleasure gardens to our grand Governor’s Palace Gardens and Grounds, these gardens can offer insight into how the colonists lived and worked as a community.
