The bark was stripped off the tree, and the trunk was carved with messages in Native American symbols. Settlers also used the tree to leave messages for other travelers. The school is named for the tree and the "Skint" Chestnut community. These messages were meant to impart wisdom and knowledge to travelers as they passed by. Even though the tree does not exist today, the lore of the tree still guides our community.
The school is named for the tree and the "Skint" Chestnut community. These messages were meant to impart wisdom and knowledge to travelers as they passed by. Even though the tree does not exist today, the lore of the tree still guides our community.