Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
“Flame of Freedom”
the American Legion in commemoration
of its 50th anniversary and dedicated
to all those who served the cause of
freedom in the armed forces of the
United States.
March 15th, 1969
Erected 1969 by City of Griffin • American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 33° 14.8′ N, 84° 15.243′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of Memorial Drive (Georgia Route 16) and 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Memorial Drive. Monument is in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor of Lt. Col. Allan B. Imes (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Global War on Terror (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County Vietnam Monument (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orphan Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.