Friendswood is known for its beautiful majestic trees that thrive along the many creeks winding throughout the town. One tree in Friendswood is well-known to locals…although most people have no idea why the tree is so special.
The Liberty Tree is a very beautiful old tree that is located right in the middle of “old Friendswood”. There is a small sign alongside its trunk, identifying its name, but there is no information on the sign about the significance of the tree. There is a time capsule commemorating the bicentennial celebration of the United States right behind the tree…which is a clue as to how it became the Liberty Tree.
The Liberty Tree got its name in 1976, the bicentennial year, when the city was putting in some new road improvements. A new road was being put in, and the beautiful old tree was right in the middle of the planned road, destined to be cut down. Because of citizen efforts to save the tree, the city built the road to go around it. The citizens then gave the tree its name – The Liberty Tree.
The Liberty Tree is located on Spreading Oaks between Friendswood Drive (FM 518) and Sunset. If you’re driving down Spreading Oaks, you can’t miss it! It’s a reminder that the citizens of Friendswood love their country, and value the trees God planted in this beautiful small suburban town!
Rose King lives and works in Friendswood and Galveston County. If you are looking for a home in the area, be sure to rely on Rose, a GALVESTON COUNTY and FRIENDSWOOD resident Realtor, to assist you!
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