Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

1. Liberty Tree Memorial

Inscription. Liberty Tree Memorial Planted in honor of those who lost their lives in the tragic events on September 11, 2001
The 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 awak- ened 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". For the next ten years, it stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and often served as 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
Westmoreland, New Hampshire

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.

Location. 42° 19.423′ N, 72° 37.539′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Parsons Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street. Located in Lampron Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. BPOE Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Pomeroy Terrace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pomeroy (about 300 feet away); Cornet Joseph Parsons (about 600 feet away); Masonic Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); Smith Charities (approx. 0.3 miles away); Northampton Gulf War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Calvin Coolidge (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

2. Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

3. Liberty Tree Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.