In the 1800s, a quirky professor deeded this oak tree ownership of itself & the surrounding land.
At a glance
#2 of 42 Tourist attractions in Athens #2 of 3 Historical places in AthensLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Tree That Owns Itself?
- Tree That Owns Itself is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,955 reviews.
- How does Tree That Owns Itself rank in Athens?
- Tree That Owns Itself is #2 of 42 Tourist attractions in Athens by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Tree That Owns Itself located?
- 277 S Finley St, Athens, GA 30605, United States — 1.1 km from the center of Athens.
- How can I contact Tree That Owns Itself?
- Website: visitathensga.com
Every tree should own itself and live out its natural life span. When you’re cutting down the planet’s lungs what do you think we’ll all breathe when they’re gone?
If you have a connection to trees, like I do, this will make you philosophical & in awe. It's a beautiful tree and a reminder that anything is possible. I wrote a book about talking to the trees, so of course, had to visit this iconic and special tree.
I was happy to see people took time to rescue the tree. Was great to see that part of town cause it was so old. Also the concept of the tree owning its self. Makes me curious if every acorn that sprouts from it, would be entitled to its own rights as well. If so people should plants more of it.
Good looking tree. Incredible concept and history. Bumpy, old-fashioned cobblestone road to get there. The whole experience took about 5 mins.
Wonderful piece of history. Not much parking as it is in a neighborhood but worth the trip.
It didn’t even respond to the song I wrote it about the Lorax smh :( will not be coming back booooooooo I hate trees
What a beautiful area,the weather was amazing! Always wanted to visit this tree, which is definitely worth the visit! We parked off the street and walked over,took some pictures! The houses are simply gorgeous! The little cobblestone street is very pretty.
This was a fun side quest. The tree and the 8 feet around it seem to be doing well, even in winter. Easy to find, maps takes you right there. Interesting stop and a little jealous of the tree getting its own space and owning itself!
Very cool sight to see, specially because of the story behind it (you can ask any of the neighboring houses and the owners will tell you all about it). The only downside to it is finding a place to park because the streets are pretty tiny but it's something I would totally recommend to those passing by Athens.
This tree is in a residential area. We got lucky and there wasn't any traffic so we hopped out and took a few pictures. Not sure if there is parking nearby but the street was lined with cars so you might be able to find parking.
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