Hillcrest in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Freedom Tree

Photographed by Larry Gilbert

1. The Freedom Tree Marker

Inscription.
With the vision of universal freedom for all mankind, this tree is dedicated to the hostages in Iran, taken captive 11–4–79, released January 20, 1981.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the The Freedom Tree series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 32° 44.468′ N, 117° 8.965′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Hillcrest. It can be reached from the intersection of Upas Street and Herbert Street. On the northernmost grounds of Roosevelt Middle School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3366 Park Boulevard, San Diego CA 92103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bieler Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Bus Tour Transports Millions (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1915-16 Isthmus (Fun Zone) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Balboa Park Carousel (approx. half a mile away); Celebrating 100 Years of Animal Care and Conservation (approx. half a mile away); Elmer C. Otto (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth (approx. half a mile away); The Botanical Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Additional keywords. political prisoners

The Freedom Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gilbert

2. The Freedom Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2014, by Larry Gilbert of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2014, by Larry Gilbert of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.