It’s been said that every tree tells a story. If Texas’ trees could speak, what stories they would tell—stories of love, honor, mystery, justice and injustice. Famous Trees of Texas, the state’s historic tree program, is an elite group of trees that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history. 

Tour the trees through our Story Map above, or for students of all ages interested in more about Texas history and the connection of people and trees through time, visit Famous Trees of Texas. 100 of these trees have been memorialized in the book Famous Trees of Texas: TFS Centennial Edition. All royalties received from the sale go to the TreeCovery Fund.