Portland in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
"Freedom: Bought with their lives"
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 23, 2023
1. "Freedom: Bought with their lives" Memorial
These white pines are a living memorial to our war dead who over this century have unselfishly sacrificed their lives for our country.
Tree planting Saturday, November 12, 1994, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World War II.
Erected 1994 by City of Portland Parks and Recreation Department, Boy Scott Troop 124 and Highland Rim Historical Society.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 36° 34.953′ N, 86° 30.504′ W. Marker is in Portland, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Portland Blvd and Robin Drive. The marker is located northeast of the Portland Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Portland Blvd, Portland TN 37148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Our Brave Men and Women (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); Historic Cold Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cold Spring School (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portland - Strawberry Capital of Middle Tennessee
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 23, 2023
2. "Freedom: Bought with their lives" Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
