The Old Avery Oak Tree stood in Dedham, Massachusetts until it was knocked down in the New England Hurricane of 1938. It predated the town, which was incorporated in 1636. It had a circumfence of over 16' and stood on East Street near the Fairbanks House. The builders of the USS Constitution offered $70 to buy the tree, but the owner would not sell. Nickname: Contentment Settled: 1635 – Incorporated: 1636 Zip Code(s): 02026-02027 – Area Code(s): / 781 Official website: http://www. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area Ranked 44th - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²) - Width 183 miles (295 km) - Length 113 miles (182 km) - % water 13. ... The New England Hurricane of 1938 (or Great New England Hurricane or Long Island Express) was the first major hurricane to strike New England since 1869. ... Floor plan, first floor. ... For the ocean liner, see SS Constitution. ...
Today, wood from the tree is used in the Town Meeting Moderator's gavel. Town meeting is a form of local government commonly practiced in the U.S. region of New England, but uncommon elsewhere in the United States. ...
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