Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Liberty Tree Memorial

American Liberty Elm

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 13, 2026

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 an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that clm 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."

Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH
( small plaque ) American Liberty Elm Named for the original Liberty Tree, a symbol of freedom for the Sons of Liberty, and cut down by the British Redcoats in 1775.

This Liberty Elm was planted as part of a national program to restore the grace and beauty of the American Elm to cities and towns across America.

Planted in honor of John & Happy White in honor of their generous support for Bristol’s “Last Night” concert.
Elm Research Institute Keene, NH

Erected 1978

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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 40.479′ N, 71° 16.748′ W. Memorial is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Thames Street and Oliver Street, on the left when traveling north on Thames Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 520 Thames St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Providence

and on Narragansett Bay.

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: General Lafayette (here, next to this marker); The War of Independence / Honor Roll (about 300 feet

American Liberty Elm Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 13, 2026

2. American Liberty Elm Plaque

away, measured in a direct line); Historical Hurricane Flooding (about 500 feet away); Columbus Quincentennial Memorial (about 600 feet away); Historical Bristol (about 700 feet away); Silver Creek Salt Marsh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historical Bristol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Liberty Tree Block, Boston

Also see . . . Liberty Tree (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 18, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Liberty Tree Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 13, 2026

3. Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 13, 2026

4. Liberty Tree Memorial

American Liberty Elm

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 13, 2026

5. Liberty Tree Memorial

American Liberty Elm

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Last updated on July 18, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 14, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.