The American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our
Country's First Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of Aug. 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 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their
evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore
the name "Liberty".
Scout Troop #90 had the tree and plaque shipped at a cost of
$2500.
You are looking for an Altoids container. Please don't dig up
the area looking for it. You should be able to retrieve it easily
without any digging or disturbance of landscape. This is a high
muggle area. Use stealth.
The kiosk pictured here is also in the City Square. It offers
suggestions for a driving tour to visit battle sites prompted by
the Centralia Massacre, a gory confrontation between Union and
Confederate soldiers in 1864.
As a bonus, pick up Benchmark KD0073 on the south edge of the
Square.
Information about the tree obtained from Jim Lee. Permission to
hide by Mayor Shelley Becker.