The Westerville News

The Westerville News

Heritage White Oak Removed After Storm

Jun 10, 2026
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Westerville removes fallen ‘Codger’ oak as readers help identify early caretaker

The city placed the largest sections of the centuries-old white oak in storage for possible future use. Smaller pieces will be available to residents beginning Thursday.

The remains of Westerville’s oldest known tree were removed from Otterbein Cemetery on Tuesday, while new …

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