Cedarburg in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Liberty Tree Memorial

Photographed By Melinda Roberts, August 16, 2012

1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker

Inscription. 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."

Erected by Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 43° 17.92′ N, 87° 59.269′ W. Marker is in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Avenue. Marker is located a few steps in front of the Interurban Bridge / Riding the Interurban marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: W62 N646 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg WI 53012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Interurban Bridge / Riding the Interurban (here, next to this marker); Historic Cedarburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The First 100 Years (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Origin of Cedar Creek / Mills on the Creek (about 700 feet away); Cedarburg Mill (about 800 feet away); The History of the Boerner Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cedarburg Woolen Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cedarburg Cultural Center Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedarburg.

Photographed By Melinda Roberts, August 16, 2012

2. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker

Marker is located a few steps in front of the Interurban Bridge marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on August 28, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.