Centuries-Old 'Frank the Liberty Tree' Gets Cut Down

Centuries-old 'Frank the Liberty Tree' gets cut down

People from Florida to Washington want a piece of Frank the Liberty Tree, a huge oak between 250 and 300 years old that was struck by lightning years ago and now must come down.

Liberty Tree Removal Sparks Memories and Collaborations

Dorri PartainManaging Editor Since the initial announcement last December that Frank — a 250-year-old burr oak known as “the Liberty Tree”— would need to be removed, an outpouring of memories and assistance has embraced the owners during Frank’s final days. In turn, Thomas Harris, Jessica Thomas and Crystal Beasley have welcomed neighbors and visitors to document this tree’s history, height and girth. During the American Bicentennial in 1976, ag…