The "Mark Twain Tree"

circa 1890

The "Mark Twain Tree" in California, which stood for over 1,300 years, reached 331 feet in height and 16 feet in diameter. In 1891, the U.S. Army cut it down to demonstrate to the world the true size of giant sequoias.

Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on October 5, 2025

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The "Mark Twain Tree"
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