Cabot in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 24, 2021
1. Liberty Tree Memorial plaque
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 that 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
Erected by Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.
Location. 44° 24.183′ N, 72° 18.628′ W. Marker is in Cabot, Vermont, in Washington County. Marker is on Main Street (Route 215) north of Danville Hill Raod, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cabot VT 05647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. To the Memory of Cabot Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Danville Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away);
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Also see . . . Cabot Historical Society. Town website entry (Submitted on March 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Google Earth, 2014
2. The Liberty Tree planting and Memorial Plaque
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 24, 2021
3. Liberty Tree Memorial at the Village Green
The elm apparently succumbed to disease. The Cabot Civil War Memorial in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
