Push on to save last of Indiana's Constitution Elm - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Push on to save last of Indiana's Constitution Elm

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Historical officials are looking at how to preserve the remaining long-dead section of a giant elm tree that shaded delegates working on Indiana's first state constitution in 1816.

Disease killed the 50-foot-tall tree in downtown Corydon dubbed Constitution Elm in 1925, and large chunks were sold as souvenirs. Part of its trunk was placed in a sandstone shelter in 1937 and continues to draw tourists.

The Courier-Journal reports the trunk is deteriorating from insect and weather damage. State historical sites vice president Bruce Beesley says the goal is to save the tree for Indiana's state bicentennial in 2016.

Beesley says a wood specialist will be sought for suggestions on protecting the tree.

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