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Commission approves ‘Liberty Tree’ planting at John Theobald Sports Complex
Summary
A group representing local chapters of patriotic and service organizations won commission approval to plant a commemorative Liberty Tree and create a small dedication area at the John Theobald Sports Complex in Palatka.
Putnam County commissioners voted to allow local civic groups to plant a commemorative “Liberty Tree” and create a small dedication area at the John Theobald Sports Complex near Palatka.
Alex Sharp, who said he represented Palatka Sunrise Rotary, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution, described the proposal as part of a nationwide effort to mark the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence. Sharp told the board the project would place a sapling and a small, maintained area at the sports complex and that the three civic organizations would be responsible for ongoing maintenance.
A commissioner moved to approve the request and another seconded; the board voted in favor by voice. After the motion carried, commissioners invited the presenters to take photographs at the dais.
Why this matters: The action grants permission for use of county property for a commemorative planting and creates a small, civic‑managed dedication area that the presenters said will be used for public events and displays honoring military service. The county’s motion records approval; any future physical work on county land will still be subject to county property use rules and permitting.
Provenance: the proposal was presented during the meeting and the board recorded the motion and voice approval; the planning and public‑use aspects were discussed on the record.
