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Farmer Protects Ancient Oak From Developers. The Next Morning, Army Engineers Surround His Property.

Farmer Protects Ancient Oak From Developers. The Next Morning, Army Engineers Surround His Property... Fifth-generation farmer Thomas Calloway woke to the sound of military trucks surrounding his property, just hours after he'd stood defiantly in front of bulldozers to protect a 600-year-old oak tree. As U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a security perimeter and deployed ground-penetrating radar around the ancient oak, Thomas was confronted with a shocking truth: his family's humble tree harbored a secret of such national significance that it would rewrite American history and shatter everything he believed about his own ancestry. Before we jump back in, tell us where you're tuning in from, and if this story touches you, make sure you're subscribed—because tomorrow, I've saved something extra special for you!. Hickory Ridge Farm sits on the western slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in rural North Carolina, where the Calloway family has worked the same 120 acres for five generations. Its weathered red barn and fields of corn and tobacco are typical of the region, but one feature stands out to anyone passing by—an enormous white oak tree, its massive canopy spanning over 160 feet, dominating the landscape from its position on a natural rise near the center of the property. Local historians estimate the Calloway Oak to be at least 600 years old, making it one of the oldest documented white oaks in the eastern United States. Its trunk measures over eight feet in diameter, with gnarled branches reaching skyward like ancient fingers trying to touch the clouds. The tree's position on the highest point of the property ensures it's visible for miles around, serving as a natural landmark for travelers since before European settlement of the region.