John Peter Smith Oak

Scientific Name: Quercus fusiformis

Common Name: Texas Live Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus fusiformis
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Circumference: 177”
Height: 45’
Avg. Crown Spread: 92’
Big Tree Points: 245

In 1854, mayor John Peter Smith established the first school in Fort Worth, Texas. He was an advocate for free education and fought to create a public school system. In 1882 across 7 schools and with 17 teachers, this idea became realized, and in their first year, they were able to serve 1,258 students. Planted on the former land of the school district's administration building, The John Peter Smith Oak was designated a Fort Worth Heritage tree on April 24th, 2009.