Royal Oak, Maryland in Talbot County dates back to land grants made in 1659! The Royal Oak tree was a white Oak that was originally called Bartlett’s Oak because it stood on John Bartlett’s land somewhere close to the Bellevue ferry Road. The tree was cut down in 1867! Facts:Talbotcountymd.gov website. Photo from the Talbot Historical Society’s Charles C. Harris Collection. Contact: Cathy Hill [email protected] to share your old photos and purchase our collections photos. Comment, Like our page and join the Talbot Historical Society!
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