State Fairgrounds Oak Grove
Posted on: February 7th, 2025 in Heritage Tree Details |



Quercus garryana
This grove of Oregon white oaks is believed to have been the site of a seasonal camp used by Kalapuya Indians who gathered acorns and camas here. When the State Fair was established in 1862, visitors came in wagons and camped in the oak grove continuing the tradition of historic use. Camping at the Fair became an annual event and evolved into a system with streets and designated campsites. Fortunately, the oaks endured and now the grove is one of the few original stands remaining in the area.
Tree Facts
- Approx. height: 75′-90′
- Age: 200 years
- Circumference: 20″-38″
- Dedicated on: August 17, 2007
Location: 17th Street and Silverton Road, Salem