Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 4, 2024
1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Liberty Tree Memorial. . 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 the elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree." It stood 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."
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 the elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree." It stood 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 and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.
Location. 40° 27.795′ N, 86° 8.175′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker is in the Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1904 S Webster Street, Kokomo IN 46902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this memorial. The marker sits flat in the ground
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 4, 2024
2. Bicentennial Park
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, May 4, 2024
3. Liberty Tree Memorial
Marker is lays flat in the ground behind the Bicentennial Park sign. Elwood Haynes Museum in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
