It just takes so much time to research one of these trees.” The first Indian marker tree to be officially recognized by the Comanche Nation’s Tribal Elder Council, Historic Preservation ...

The California Crossing Comanche Marker Tree, a pecan more than 150 years old in far northwest Dallas, is bent with a significant portion of the trunk under the soil.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The Indian Trail Tree is distinctly identified by its massive, twice-rooted trunk and harsh angle. ... The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975.

The marker was placed at the tree by the Southport Garden Club in 1975. Today, the tree is roped off and protected in the park. Jamey Cross covers Brunswick County for the StarNews.