Hillsdale in Hillsdale County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Liberty Tree Descendent
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
1. Liberty Tree Descendent Marker
This Tulip Poplar is a direct bud-grafted descendent of the 600 year-old historic Liberty Tree under which the Sons of Liberty of Maryland read the Declaration of Independence in 1776. When the magnificent historic tree fell in 1999 in Hurricane Floyd, it was the last living Liberty Tree. This new Liberty Tree is gratefully presented as a gift from The Providence Forum to Hillsdale College to celebrate and to honor the College's extraordinary commitment to American liberty. May we ever remain "one nation under God", remembering that we are "endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights."
Dedicated 2021
Erected 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 55.909′ N, 84° 37.955′ W. Marker is in Hillsdale, Michigan, in Hillsdale County. Marker is on East Court Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsdale MI 49242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hillsdale College Mission Statement (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy D. and Joseph A. Moller Amphitheater (within shouting distance of this marker); Kresge Plaza
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
2. Liberty Tree Descendent Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
