Oxford in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022

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."

Erected by Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.

Location. 38° 41.575′ N, 76° 10.463′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is at the intersection of Ferry Crossing Slip Road (Maryland Route 333) and Strand, on the right when traveling north on Ferry Crossing Slip Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 N Morris St, Oxford MD 21654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oxford - Bellevue Ferry (a few steps from this marker); The Robert Morris Inn

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(a few steps from this marker); Oxford Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembering Ancestors: The Middle Passage in Oxford, Maryland (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1900-1950: Holding On (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1870-1900: Oxford Booms Again (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1952-Present: Oxford Rises Again (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1668-1710: Oxford's Beginnings (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Liberty Tree Memorial and namesake tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022

2. Liberty Tree Memorial and namesake tree

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.