Quercus muehlenbergii The chinkapin oak, which is a member of the white oak family, is one of the several large oaks native to the United States. Historically this prominent oak not only provided sturdy fencing to the pioneers (especially in states like Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana) but also served as a primary source of fuel for steamships traveling along the Ohio River at the turn of the 20th century. In addition to its contribution to the settlers, this tree was…
