Coventry in Kent County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2019
1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Inscription.
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."
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."
Erected by Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.
Location. 41° 42.092′ N, 71° 35.557′ W. Marker is in Coventry, Rhode Island, in Kent County. Marker is on Flat River Road (Rhode Island Route 117) east of Brenda Drive (Walker Lane), on the right when traveling east. Marker and subject Elm tree are located on the north side of Coventry Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1670 Flat River Road, Coventry RI 02816, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. Liberty Tree Site. One block east of Boylston Station (Green Line) and Boston Common, at Washington and Essex Streets, is the site of the famous Liberty Tree. Embedded in the wall of the building located at 630 Washington Street is a tablet marking the spot of the historic landmark, bearing the inscription "Sons of Liberty, 1766." (Submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The American Liberty Elm. The state tree of both Massachusetts and North Dakota, American elm is a beautiful tree but subject to getting a serious disease called Dutch elm disease or DED. The good news is that resistant tree strains are starting to improve the American elm's situation. Elm Research Institute
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2019
2. Liberty Tree Memorial
(Coventry Town Hall in background)
(ERI) has developed on of the best, called the American Liberty Elm, and offers matching grants to groups who want to plant the tree. (Submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
