Freedom Park in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The North Carolina Liberty Tree

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 28, 2026

1. The North Carolina Liberty Tree Marker

Inscription. The original Liberty Tree (1646-1775) stood in Boston, and was a gathering place for Patriots during the Revolution. The massive tree's dense foliage provided cover and kept these freedom loving Patriots from being easily spotted by the British.

In the years that followed, each colony established its on Liberty Tree. Then and now, the Liberty Tree is a symbol of Freedom.

This tulip poplar tree is a seedling of the last remaining Liberty Tree it was given to North Carolina and Charlottetowne.

This tree was dedicated here by the May 20th Society, American Forests, The Providence Forum, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
November 11th, 2007

Erected 2007.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 35° 11.401′ N, 80° 50.717′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Freedom Park. It is on Princeton Avenue. The marker and tree are located at Freedom

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Park, near the west side of the lake. The closest access by foot is from Princeton Avenue, a 10-minute walk from street-side parking on Princeton Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1415 Princeton Avenue, Charlotte NC 28209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trees Charlotte (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom Park (about 400 feet away); U.S. Marine Corps (about 400 feet away); Dr. Herbert Spaugh, Bishop (about 400 feet away); Dwight D. Eisenhower/ Gerald R. Ford (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Freedom Park (about 600 feet away);

The North Carolina Liberty Tree and Marker at the fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 28, 2026

2. The North Carolina Liberty Tree and Marker at the fence

D-Day Monument (about 600 feet away); C.B.I. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

The North Carolina Liberty Tree on the west side of Freedom Park Lake image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 28, 2026

3. The North Carolina Liberty Tree on the west side of Freedom Park Lake

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.