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 LeClaire Freedom Rock - LeClaire, IA
N 41° 35.800 W 090° 20.580
15T E 721440 N 4608406
This Freedom Rock sits in a small memorial park near on the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WMN0DQ
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2014
Views: 4
This Freedom Rock sits in a small memorial park near on the Mississippi River. It was painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II whose goal is to offer a painted memorial in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Each of the rocks includes a flag draped over the stone canvas; the images on this rock include: “Scott County, Home of the Free Because of the Brave,” "Honor and Remember," military personnel, and eagle holding a ribbon to honor POW’s and MIA’s, Buffalo Bill, and John F. Baker Jr, a recipient of the medal of honor.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Buffalo Bill, John F. Baker Jr, veterans of all branches of military service
Marker Text:
“Scott County, Home of the Free Because of the Brave,” and "Honor and Remember"
Date of dedication: 10-2014
Who Put it Here?: Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II
Description of Memorial:
Each of the rocks includes a flag draped over the stone canvas; the images on this rock include: “Scott County, Home of the Free Because of the Brave,” "Honor and Remember," military personnel, and eagle holding a ribbon to honor POW’s and MIA’s, Buffalo Bill, and John F. Baker Jr, a recipient of the medal of honor.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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