St. John's College in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Liberty Tree
Photographed by F. Robby, July 18, 2008
1. Liberty Tree Marker
This tablet is placed upon the Liberty Tree by the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Annapolis, Maryland, October 19, 1907 to commemorate the first treaty made here with the Susquehannocks in 1652, and that George Washington in 1791 and General Lafayette in 1824 visited St. John's College. Through the munificence of James T. Woodward, of New York City, this tree estimated to be over 600 years old, has been preserved from decay.
Before the American Revolution large trees served as meeting sites where patriots protested British actions. After independence, Maryland's Liberty Tree, a mature Tulip Poplar, continued to be an important landmark for Annapolis and for St. John's College, which, from 1929, held graduation in its shade. In September 1999, this last surviving Liberty Tree was fatally damaged by a hurricane.
Through the munificence of the graduating class of 2007, this young tulip poplar now replaced the original Liberty Tree, in the hope that it too may stand and serve St. John's, Annapolis, Maryland, and the nation for generations to come.
Erected 2007 by Peggy
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Historic Trees, and the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1999.
Location. 38° 58.91′ N, 76° 29.422′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in St. John's College. It can be reached from the intersection of College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) and King George Street ( Route 450). Marker is on the lawn near McDowell Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
Photographed by F. Robby, July 18, 2008
2. Marker and New Liberty Tree
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: For Civilization Liberty Country (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); King William's School (about 300 feet away); Take a Tour of St. John's CollegeSteeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Take a Tour of St. John's CollegeSteeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away); Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Another marker is no longer nearby. St. John's College (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by F. Robby, July 18, 2008
3. New Liberty Tree
undated
4. Original Liberty Tree
Photo of the original Liberty Tree on the campus of St. John's College. This tree was felled by a hurricane in 1999. Photo credit: www.stjohnscollege.edu.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,961 times since then and 142 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
