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

Liberty Tree Memorial

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".

Elm Research Institute

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. Touch for map. Marker is in Veterans Memorial Park. Marker is in this post office area: Thorp WI 54771, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Hedwig's / Poznan Colony (approx.

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

By Keith L, July 21, 2011

2. Liberty Elm Tree and Marker

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).

Also see . . . Elm Research Institute. "Liberty Trees sprouted throughout New England and the eastern shores. Within half a century, most New England towns of any size had an “Elm Street” with patriotic roots stretching back to the Sons of Liberty and their favorite meeting place in colonial Boston." (Submitted on October 6, 2011.)

Additional keywords. 9-11 Memorial

Categories. • Military • Notable Events •

Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

By Keith L, July 21, 2011

3. Veterans Memorial Park

By Keith L, July 21, 2011

4. M60A3 Tank

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

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.

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 June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 6, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 6, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.