Historic Freedom Tree in Goldsboro to be removed this week

Goldsboro's historic Freedom Tree honoring Vietnam vet to be removed for safety concerns

Goldsboro's Freedom Tree, planted in 1972 to honor Captain Peter Cleary and all POW/MIA military personnel, is set to be removed due to declining health.

Historic Freedom Tree in Goldsboro to be removed this week

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) -- The City of Goldsboro will be removing the historic Freedom Tree. This removal is due to advanced disease and public safety concerns. It is scheduled to take place this week, weather permitting. The City will receive confirmation at least one day prior, and nearby businesses will be notified as soon as possible. One lane of traffic in the area will be temporarily closed during the removal process. The Freedom Tree was p…

Goldsboro To Remove Freedom Tree Due To Safety Concerns

GOLDSBORO — The City of Goldsboro has contracted with a local tree removal service to remove the historic Freedom Tree due to advanced disease and public safety concerns. Weather permitting, the removal is scheduled to take place this week. The City will receive confirmation at least one day prior, and nearby businesses will be notified […]