Johann
& Aalke Wiemers Heritage Site
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The Wiemers Oak | Johann
& Aalke Wiemers Heritage Site |
Early settlers to the New Fountain / Quihi Texas area first established church services beneath a large oak tree. The tree was located in the back yard of Johann and Aalke Wiemers. The new congregation continued to meet under the tree, weather permitting. The New Fountain church was organized under this tree. The location of the tree is approximately 1 mile south of the current site of the New Fountain United Methodist Church. The beautiful tree still stands today.
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| More Information and References on The Wiemers Oak: |
| Book: Famous Trees of Texas, Author: John Haislet, ISBN: 0890961743, Publisher: Texas A&M University Press, Pub. Date: April 1984, Format: Hardcover, 192pp, Edition Number: 3 |
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