Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 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."

Elm Research Institute
Keene, New Hampshire

American Liberty Elm
The planting of Marshall's "Liberty Elm Tree" was an Eagle Scout Service Project Supervised by Jacob Davis, BSA Troop 337, in conjunction with the Marshall Area Garden CLub. Dedicated on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008.

Erected by Elm Research Institute.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.

Location. 42° 16.35′ N, 84° 57.83′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of North Kalamazoo Avenue and Michigan Avenue (Business Highway

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94), on the left when traveling south on North Kalamazoo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 North Park Avenue, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marshall Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Isaac E. Crary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Honolulu House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Courthouse / Brooks Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); John D. Pierce Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

2. Liberty Tree Memorial

The tree is planted in front of the bank.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

3. Liberty Tree Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.