A Georgia tree located in Athens known as the “Jackson Tree” legally owns itself as well as the surround eight feet around its base. It’s previous owner, Colonel William H. Jackson, deeded the following (according to legend):

I, W. H. Jackson, of the county of Clarke, of the one part, and the oak tree… of the county of Clarke, of the other part: Witnesseth, That the said W. H. Jackson for and in consideration of the great affection which he bears said tree, and his great desire to see it protected has conveyed, and by these presents do convey unto the said oak tree entire possession of itself and of all land within eight feet of it on all sides.