Castle's K-9 Inc. For weeks now he's been taking time out periodically to clean up and beautify the area around the mammoth tree. He plans to install a park bench, a flower box in the shape of a keystone the state symbol and a plaque recognizing the tree's age which he believes to be at least 275 years. Knock on wood, the landscaping project should be done by next year, which marks the 175th anniversary of Monroe Township. As part of the celebration, Castle wants to dedicate the tree to the township historical society. The passage in the book describes the tree as being 22.5 feet in circumference, 117.33 feet tall with a spread of 80.75 feet.
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