North Carolina Liberty Tree - Freedom Park - Charlotte, NC
N 35° 11.398 W 080° 50.720
17S E 514080 N 3894120
This Tulip Poplar Tree is a seedling of the last remaining Liberty Tree. It is located in Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC.
Waymark Code: WM3K69
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
Views: 84
The plaque reads:
"The original Liberty Tree (1646-1775) stood in Boston, and was a gathering place for patriots during the revolution. The massive tree's dense foliage provided cover and kept these freedom loving patriots from being easily spotted by the British. In the years that followed, each colony established its own Liberty Tree. Then and now, the Liberty Tree is a symbol of freedom.
This Tulip Poplar Tree is a seedling of the last remaining Liberty Tree. It was given to North Carolina and Charlottetowne because it was one of the original thirteen colonies. This tree was dedicated here by the May 20th Society, American Forests, the Providence Forum, and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
November 11, 2007"
Website: [Web Link]
Historic Event:
It is one of 14 Liberty trees being grown from seedlings from the one remaining original Liberty Tree.
Year: 2007
Species: Tulip Poplar
Approximate Age: 2
Location: Charlotte, NC
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