Northwest Harwinton in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010
1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Liberty Tree Memorial. .
Liberty Tree Memorial. This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree." It stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty. In August of 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty." Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH
Liberty Tree Memorial
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree." It stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty. In August of 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty."
Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 41° 45.883′ N, 73° 4.154′ W. Marker is in Harwinton, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is in Northwest Harwinton. Marker is on Bentley Drive, half a mile south of Litchfield Road (Connecticut Route 118), on the left when traveling south. Located next to the Harwinton Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton CT 06791, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . Liberty Tree on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 8, 2010
2. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,945 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
