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Identity
Scientific NameUlmus americana
Common NameAmerican Elm
Nickname“Liberty Tree”
TownNorwich
ID226150
AliveNo — this tree is dead
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Report
Nominated byKatharine Matthies (Jan 1, 1938)
Remarks
From Matthies's book: "This giant elm stood in front of Peck's Tavern and it is said that orators expressed from a platform in its branches the sentiments of the indignant colonies. After 1768 meals and drinks were served on this platform."
Notes
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.