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

The Freedom Tree

By Larry Gilbert

1. The Freedom Tree Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 32° 44.468′ N, 117° 8.965′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. California Quadrangle (approx. 0.7 miles away); David Charles Collier (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Discovery of California (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (approx. 1.6 miles away); Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis (approx. 1.6 miles away); Little Italy Landmark Sign (approx. 1.6 miles away);

The Freedom Tree image. Click for full size.

By Larry Gilbert

2. The Freedom Tree

Old Fire Station Number Six (approx. 1.7 miles away); US Grant Hotel (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Additional keywords. political prisoners

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2014, by Larry Gilbert of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 13 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.