James Ryder Randall - New Roads, LA
N 30° 40.264 W 091° 28.536
15R E 646034 N 3394139
The Randall Oak is named for James Ryder Randall, and it was here that he penned the words to the poem Maryland, My Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM7XP9
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2009
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The huge Live Oak tree is located on Private Property. Mr. Randall taught English at the Poydras College, located in New Roads. In 1861, he wrote the 9 stanza poem, Maryland, My Maryland. It was first published in New Orleans later that year. It was not until 1939 that the poem, turned song, was adapted as the Maryland State Song.
Plaque at base of tree states
Randall Oak
Near this tree, within the walls of Poydras College were written the immortal lines of "Maryland, My Maryland" By James Ryder Randall. Born in Baltimore, Maryland January 1st, 1839
Died in Augusta, Georgia January 14th 1908. Poem Written at Midnight April 26th, 1861.
This tablet is erected to his memory by the Book Club of Pointe Coupee
Parish
April 26th, 1938
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