Westchester in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Freedom Tree
Col. Roosevelt Hestle
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2022
1. The Freedom Tree Marker
With the vision of universal freedom for all mankind, this tree is dedicated to Col. Roosevelt Hestle and all prisoners of war and missing in action.
Erected 1973.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the The Freedom Tree series list.
Location. 33° 57.57′ N, 118° 25.119′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westchester. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard (California Route 1) and West Manchester Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lt. Col Roosevelt Hestle (here, next to this marker); Charles Elzy Morgan (a few steps from this marker); Tongva Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Land and The People (approx. Ύ mile away); Xavier Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Flight Path (approx. 1.3 miles away); 1955 Academy Awards (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dodd Playa Del Rey Residence (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2022
2. The Freedom Tree Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2022
3. The Freedom Tree Marker
Marker can be seen to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
