Near Carrollton in Carroll County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Price of Freedom

— All Kentucky Veterans —

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

1. Center Panel - The Price of Freedom Marker

Inscription.

The Price of Freedom. . Center Panel: The Price of Freedom In honor and memory of all Kentucky Veterans who served our Country in times of Peace and War, and to those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice so that we might enjoy freedom. Their spirit, devotion, and love of Country will be forever Remembered. God - Duty - Honor - Country. Left Panel: Army Est. June 14, 1775 Responsible for military land operations. The Army is prepared to use swift forceful action to overcome any enemy which threatens the United States. The Continental Army was created in 1775. And victories won by this Army gave birth to a new nation. “This We'll Defend”. Navy Est. Oct. 13, 1775 Serving as an instrument of international relations during time of peace, the presence of the Navy is helpful in keeping a crisis from flaring into war when under attack. The Navy seeks out and destroys the enemy on, under, or above the sea. “Anchors Away". Air Force Est. Aug. 1, 1907 Originally named the Army Signal Corps. The Air Force is the youngest branch of the Armed Forces. Providing support for ground troops in battle. The Air Force keeps aircraft and missiles alert throughout the world. “Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder". Right Panel: Marines Est. Nov. 10, 1775 The first to fight in almost every major war of the United States. This combat - ready organization is specifically trained for amphibious assault operations. Having served in areas from Polar Regions to the Tropics the Marines proclaim “First to fight for the Right and Freedom”. “Semper Fidelis Always Faithful". Coast Guard Est. Aug. 4, 1790 Formed to protect the coast against smugglers. The Coast Guard police shorelines and harbors, enforces maritime laws, and rescues victims of sea disasters. Ships at sea depend on the Coast Guard for navigational aids to reduce the dangers of our waterways. “Semper Paratus Always Ready". National Guard Est. Dec. 13, 1636 Militia units formed in 1636 were the precursors of today’s Army National Guard. Our citizen soldiers are trained to provide disaster relief in the States and aid in National Defense in times of War. Today every state has a National Guard Unit trained and Ready to Serve. “Always Ready Always There .

Center Panel:
The Price of Freedom
In honor and memory of all
Kentucky Veterans who served
our Country in times of Peace
and War, and to those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice so that
we might enjoy freedom.
Their spirit, devotion, and love of Country will be forever Remembered.
God - Duty - Honor - Country
Left Panel:
Army
Est. June 14, 1775
Responsible for military land operations. The Army is prepared to use swift forceful action to overcome any enemy which threatens the United States. The Continental Army was created in 1775. And victories won by this Army gave birth to a new nation.
“This We'll Defend”
Navy
Est. Oct. 13, 1775
Serving as an instrument of international relations during time of peace, the presence of the Navy is helpful in keeping a crisis from flaring into war when under attack. The Navy seeks out and destroys the enemy on, under, or above the sea.
“Anchors Away"
Air Force
Est. Aug. 1, 1907
Originally named the Army Signal Corps. The Air Force is the youngest branch of the Armed Forces. Providing support for ground troops in battle. The Air Force keeps aircraft and missiles alert throughout the world.
“Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder"
Right Panel:
Marines
Est. Nov. 10, 1775
The first to fight in almost every major war of the United States. This combat - ready organization is specifically trained for amphibious assault operations. Having served in areas from Polar Regions to the Tropics the Marines proclaim “First to fight for the Right and Freedom”.
“Semper Fidelis Always Faithful"
Coast Guard
Est. Aug. 4, 1790
Formed to protect the coast against smugglers. The Coast Guard police shorelines and harbors, enforces maritime

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laws, and rescues victims of sea disasters. Ships at sea depend on the Coast Guard for navigational aids to reduce the dangers of our waterways.
“Semper Paratus Always Ready"
National Guard
Est. Dec. 13, 1636
Militia units formed in 1636 were the precursors of today’s Army National Guard. Our citizen soldiers are trained to provide disaster relief in the States and aid in National Defense in times of War. Today every state has a National Guard Unit trained and Ready to Serve.
“Always Ready Always There

Erected 2000 by American Legion Carroll Post #41 - And Many Others.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Peace. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1918.

Location. 38° 40.002′ N, 85° 8.682′ W. Marker is near Carrollton, Kentucky, in Carroll County. It can be reached from General Butler Park Road west of U.S. 227. located at the entrance of the "General Butler State Park" on the North side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carrollton KY 41008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

Left Panel - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

2. Left Panel - The Price of Freedom Marker

Army - Navy - Air Force

is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General William Orlando Butler (approx. 1.1 miles away); Col. Percival Pierce Butler (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Masterson House (approx. 1½ miles away); Carrollton (approx. 1½ miles away); Benjamin Craig (approx. 1.7 miles away); Home of Gen. Butler (approx. 2.2 miles away); World War I & World War II Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Korea & Vietnam - - War Memorial of Carroll County Kentucky (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carrollton.

Right Panel - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

3. Right Panel - The Price of Freedom Marker

Marines - Coast Guard - National Guard

Full View - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

4. Full View - The Price of Freedom Marker

Other Full View - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

5. Other Full View - The Price of Freedom Marker

POW - MIA - You Are Not Forgotten . . . image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

6. POW - MIA - You Are Not Forgotten . . .

Dedicated to ALL former American Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action who have sacrificed their Freedom in the Service of our Country.

Just a few of the Many Bricks - With Names and Military Units image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

7. Just a few of the Many Bricks - With Names and Military Units

"911" - Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

8. "911" - Memorial

The "911" Memorial Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

9. The "911" Memorial Plaque

Memorial to Civil Responders - on the "911" Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

10. Memorial to Civil Responders - on the "911" Memorial

The "Dedication" Memorial & Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

11. The "Dedication" Memorial & Plaque

Dedication Plaque . . . image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

12. Dedication Plaque . . .

(Click photo to see the details.)

Unusual Fence " Top" - Within a Short Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

13. Unusual Fence " Top" - Within a Short Walk

Fence and Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

14. Fence and Plaque

Memorial to: Oscar W. Geier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

15. Memorial to: Oscar W. Geier

Established - "Butler Memorial State Park"

Entire Full View - - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

16. Entire Full View - - The Price of Freedom Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,532 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on September 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.