Thorp in Clark County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker

Inscription. Planted in honor of those who lost
their lives in the tragic events on
September 11, 2001
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 from Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty".

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Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1769.

Location. 44° 57.496′ N, 90° 48.008′ W. Marker is in Thorp, Wisconsin, in Clark County. Marker is on South Washington Street (State Highway 73) north of West Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thorp WI 54771, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies. St. Hedwig's / Poznan Colony (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Worden Church of the Brethren (approx. 6.6 miles away); D.R. Moon Memorial Library (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Yellowstone Trail (approx. 6.7 miles away); Veteran's Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance (approx. 6.7 miles away); Mormon Settlements (approx. 16½ miles away).

Additional keywords. 9-11 Memorial

Liberty Elm Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

2. Liberty Elm Tree and Marker

Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

3. Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

4. M60A3 Tank

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

5. Dedication Plaque

This park dedicated to all veterans of the Thorp area who served their country.
[Dedicated September 22, 1996]

Donor Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 21, 2011

6. Donor Plaque

M60A3 Tank
Compliments of
1st Bn 632d Armor
Wisconsin National Guard

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 6, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.