Largest Hedge Apple tree in the nation, unofficially
2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
America's 'unofficial largest' Osage Orange Tree welcomes visitors at Old Fort Harrod State Park. The Osage Orange Tree (Maclura pomifera) is most commonly called the Hedge Apple Tree with fruit that makes great throwing balls. The sign at its base reads, "Circa late 18th Century, Tree crown is 76', Tree height is 88', Circumference of tree standing 12' 4", Diameter at breast height 56". The Harrodsburg tree is taller and broader than the National Champion, but remains the Unofficial National Champion due to the split trunk." Comments | Permalink
2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
America's 'unofficial largest' Osage Orange Tree welcomes visitors at Old Fort Harrod State Park. The Osage Orange Tree (Maclura pomifera) is most commonly called the Hedge Apple Tree with fruit that makes great throwing balls. The sign at its base reads, "Circa late 18th Century, Tree crown is 76', Tree height is 88', Circumference of tree standing 12' 4", Diameter at breast height 56". The Harrodsburg tree is taller and broader than the National Champion, but remains the Unofficial National Champion due to the split trunk." Comments | Permalink
Pioneer Days begin at Old Fort Harrod August 13th
2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder
Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, KY showcases 15 acres of history, featuring a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent American settlement in the state of Kentucky. They will celebrate it at the upcoming Pioneer Days festival at Old Fort Harrod State Park August 13 through 15, 2026. Comments | Permalink
2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder
Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, KY showcases 15 acres of history, featuring a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent American settlement in the state of Kentucky. They will celebrate it at the upcoming Pioneer Days festival at Old Fort Harrod State Park August 13 through 15, 2026. Comments | Permalink
An invitation to pause and admire the blossoms
2026-08-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Alley Cat Garden is looking great this summer. The Jane Austen-inspired garden invites Fortune Street passers by to pause and admire each of the varieties in bloom. Comments | Permalink
2026-08-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The Alley Cat Garden is looking great this summer. The Jane Austen-inspired garden invites Fortune Street passers by to pause and admire each of the varieties in bloom. Comments | Permalink
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