Flame of Freedom Veterans Memorial - Savannah, GA
N 32° 04.736 W 081° 05.815
17S E 490853 N 3549188
This eternal flame, "The Flame of Freedom" is located in front of the Chatham County Courthouse at 133 Montgomery St in Savannah, GA. It was erected in 1969 and dedicated to all veterans.
Waymark Code: WM4DAY
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2008
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The plaque on the flame's pedestal reads:
"Flame of Freedom
1919-1969
Dedicated to the
Glory of God
A fitting reminder of this precious heritage, a tribute to all who offered their lives to preserve it. A gift to our Community by the American Legion to celebrate its founding and fifty years of one hundred per cent Americanism for God and Country."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: A fitting reminder of this precious heritage, a tribute to all who offered their lives to preserve it
Marker Text:
Flame of Freedom
1919-1969
Dedicated to the
Glory of God
A fitting reminder of this precious heritage, a tribute to all who offered their lives to preserve it. A gift to our Community by the American Legion to celebrate its founding and fifty years of one hundred per cent Americanism for God and Country.
Date of dedication: 1969
Who Put it Here?: American Legion (multiple posts)
Description of Memorial:
This monument is located in front of the Chatham County Courthouse.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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