Mashpee in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 28, 2024
1. Liberty Tree Memorial
The 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". For the next ten years, it stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and often served as 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".
Westmorland, NH 03467
Erected by Elm Research Institute.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.
Location. 41° 38.921′ N, 70° 28.958′ W. Marker is in Mashpee, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. It is on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 130) east of Lake Avenue, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is on Cape Cod. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mashpee Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Asher (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Asher (about 300 feet away); Castel Barnet (about 300 feet away); Moses Job (about 300 feet away); Mashpee Veterans Garden Memorial (about 300 feet away); Elisha Keeter (about 300 feet away); James Keeter (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mashpee.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 28, 2024
2. Liberty Tree Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
