The 1871 Bearing Tree in Kyle received a boost from the Hays County Commissioner Court on May 12 when the court unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the historical significance of the LIve Oak and deemed it worthy of preservation and protection.
Located at 1501 North Old Stagecoach Rd., removal of the Bearing Tree has been discussed as part of development and road construction projects in the surrounding area, according to Pct. 3 Commissioner Morgan Hammer, sponsor of the resolution.
“If this tree is recognized by the state as a historical landmark, maybe we have a shot of protecting and saving the tree and rerouting a design,” Hammer said.
While the designation of historical markers is not within the purview of the Commissioners Court, this action could “really start the ball rolling,” according to Kate Johnson, president of Preservation Associates Inc., who spoke at the court in support of the resolution…