Holyoke in Phillips County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2021

1. Liberty Tree Memorial

Inscription. 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 memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • 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. 40° 34.767′ N, 102° 18.018′ W. Memorial is in Holyoke, Colorado, in Phillips County. It is on East Kellogg Street 0.1 miles east of South Interocean Avenue (U.S. 385), on the right when traveling east. Marker and subject

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tree are located near the northeast corner of Rainbow City Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Holyoke CO 80734, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Eastern Plains.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to the Memory of All War Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The Liberty Tree. 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, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. The American Liberty Elm.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2021

2. Liberty Tree Memorial

(looking southwest • Rainbow City Park in background)

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 (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, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,532 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.