Eternal Flame of Freedom - Birmingham, Alabama
N 33° 31.176 W 086° 48.600
16S E 517644 N 3708908
The Eternal Flame of Freedom honoring Jefferson County veterans of all wars didn't seem to be burning on the day of my visit.
Waymark Code: WM1XYQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2007
Views: 30
This granite memorial topped by an "eternal flame" honors veterans of all wars from Jefferson County, Alabama.
The inscription reads:
Eternal Flame of Freedom
Honoring veterans of all wars from Jefferson County
Sponsored by American Legion Posts of Jefferson County,
Jefferson County Commission and Patriotic Interests
Dedicated March 15th, 1969
50th Anniversary of American Legion
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans of all wars from Jefferson County
Date of dedication: 03/15/1969
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Posts of Jefferson County
Description of Memorial:
Located in Linn Park at the corner of Park Place and 20th Street North across from Birmingham City Hall.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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