New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Freedom Tree

Photographed by Pete Skillman, September 19, 2026

1. The Freedom Tree Marker

Inscription. The Freedom Tree

With the vision of universal freedom for all mankind this tree is dedicated to

Sgt. Edward A. Willing

and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action
1973

Erected 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the The Freedom Tree series list.

Location. 39° 39.617′ N, 75° 33.794′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It can be reached from Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Market St, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sheriff's House and County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Wansey (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle Common (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware's Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Evans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

Regarding The Freedom Tree. It looks like the tree was recently removed (as of 2026). It is still there on the Google satellite view, but is not present in the park.

Also see . . . Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency - Gunnery Sgt. Edward Arlo Willing. Personnel profile of Gunnery Sergeant Edward A. Willing. (Submitted on September 20, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.)

The Freedom Tree Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, September 19, 2026

2. The Freedom Tree Marker - wide view

The Freedom Tree Marker - the stump image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, September 19, 2026

3. The Freedom Tree Marker - the stump

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.