We are at the Howard Johnson Motel in St. Augustine on San Marcos Drive (US-A1A) and there is an absolutely huge oak tree on the grounds near the entrance called the "Old Senator." It is reputed to be over 600 years which means it was here when Ponce de Leon found his Fountain of Youth which is several hundred yards from the motel.
It is a live oak and has been core tested to be over 600 years old. There are benches and tables under it so you can rest or eat under a very old tree.
That tree has seen a lot of history.
--Cooter
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