Greece in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Yugoboy, August 25, 2012
1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Liberty Tree Memorial. . This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Community'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, the 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."
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Community'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, the 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."
Erected by Elm Research Institute.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 43° 15.555′ N, 77° 41.943′ W. Marker is in Greece, New York, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from Vince Tofany Blvd just east of Long Pond Road. This marker is as far deep into the parking lot behind Greece Town Hall as possible. Vince Tofany Blvd. is simply the name of the street/driveway for the community center complex. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker as seen from the parking lot
Photographed By Yugoboy, August 25, 2012
4. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker as seen from behind looking at parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
