Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Freedom Tree
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. The Freedom Tree Marker
The freedom tree with the vision of universal freedom for all mankind this tree is dedicated to Kentuckians
AO2 Clayborn W. Ashby, Jr.* COL Burris N. Begley PFC Larry A. Bullock CPT Hugh M. Byrd, Jr. COL Charlie B. Davis, Jr.* CPT James V. Dawson 1LT John D. Hale PFC Gary L. Hall SMS Ronnie L. Hensley* SSGT Leon A. Hunt* CMS William L. Madison* MAJ Alan P. Mateja CWO William P. Milliner MAJ Carl B. Mitchell LCPL Donald W. Mitchell COL Joseph C. Morrison* LCPL Martin W. Prather CPT Joseph S. Ross COL Charles E. Shelton CPT John C. Stringer, II LCDR John P. Tapp CPT Leo T. Thomas, Jr.* COL Don I. Williamson*
*remains identified
and all prisoners of war and missing in action during the Vietnam War
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 38° 11.274′ N, 84° 52.572′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Memorial is on Capital Avenue south of West State Street, on the right when traveling
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. The Freedom Tree Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Guy Cromwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry Blossom Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kentucky State Capitol Building (about 400 feet away); The Frankfort Barracks (about 500 feet away); A Civil War Reprisal (about 600 feet away); Kentucky's Executive Mansion (about 600 feet away); Welcome To Kentucky (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
