historic preservation
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development
Historic Chesterfield landmark to be demolished
The Nunnally Oak, a 212-year-old tree planted in 1814 beside the Chesterfield Historic Courthouse, will be removed in November 2026 due to fungal decay and structural deterioration.
PHOTO · FIRE & EMS
Fire & EMS
Chesterfield's 212-Year-Old Historic Tree Comes Down
Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a 212-year-old landmark tree at the Government Complex, and repurpose its wood into benches, commemorative items, and historical artifacts.