Charlestown in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
1. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Front Panel
Front Panel
This 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." It stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty. In August of 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty."
Back Panel
American Liberty Elm
Named for the original Liberty Tree, a symbol of Freedom to the Sons of Liberty, and cut down by the British Redcoats in 1775. This Liberty Elm was planted as part of a national program to restore the grace and beauty of the American Elm to cities and towns across America. Planted by The Charlestown Heritage Commission.
Erected by Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 43° 13.992′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Phineas Stevens (here, next to this marker); Fort at No. 4 (here, next to this marker); This Boulder from the Hill-Side (a few steps from this marker); General John Stark's Expedition to Bennington (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlestown, New Hampshire (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charlestown War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Charlestown World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (about 700 feet away); Charlestown Civil War and World War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlestown.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
2. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Back Panel
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
3. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Elm tree on left
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
4. Liberty Tree Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
