tree removal
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government
Historic Nunnally Oak to Be Removed After Over 200 Years
Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a historic tree planted in 1814 beside the courthouse and grown to 18 feet in circumference, after officials determined that fungal decay and structural damage make it unsafe to keep standing.
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.