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General Noble (tree)
Giant sequoia exhibition tree felled in 1892. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The General Noble Tree was a monumental giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) situated in the Converse Basin Grove, within the boundaries of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, in Fresno County, California. It was believed to be the biggest tree in the world before its felling in 1892 for an exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.[1][2] It was the largest tree ever felled.[3]
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General Noble Tree | |
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![]() The felling crew holds hands around the base of the General Noble. | |
Species | Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) |
Coordinates | 36°47′35″N 118°58′53″W |
Diameter | 29 m (95 ft) |
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