Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Flags of Freedom

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

1. Flags of Freedom Marker

Inscription. In 2005 the Flags of Freedom were raised on Interstate 80, Exit 56 to honor our veterans, past, present and future. These flags symbolize the brave men and women who now serve and have served this great nation. These magnificent flags which are 30 feet by 60 feet, fly proudly 365 days a year and represent the patriotism of the City of Princeton and Bureau County. In 2003 a committee was formed of dedicated men and women who believed in those of the Armed Forces and to pay tribute to their service and sacrifices in defending our freedom. After many months of hard work, donations and fundraising this project came to fruition on September 10th, 2005. In 2006 the Flags of Freedom was recognized by the State of Illinois and was awarded the Governors Hometown Award. Currently to “Keep the Flags Flying” this is done by donations and sponsorships. Please visit our website at flagsoffreedomi80.org to learn more about the flags and to make donations.

Chair: Jack Scott (US Air Force) – Co Chair: Tom Root (US Army)
This project would not have been possible without the many generous donations, committee members, volunteers and the City of Princeton.

“Keep the Flags Flying”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military

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• Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 2005.

Location. 41° 22.079′ N, 89° 27.896′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Illinois, in Bureau County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is in Soldiers and Sailors Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 777 S Main St, Princeton IL 61356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois

and specifically in the Illinois River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 609 S. Main St. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 605 S. Main St. (about 500 feet away); 601 S. Main St. (about 500 feet away); Richard L. “Dick” Nelson (about 500 feet away); Owen Lovejoy (about 500 feet away); 518 S. Main St. (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Flags of Freedom (approx. half a mile away); In Commemoration of Virgil Fox (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Also see . . . Flags of Freedom. The organization's home page. (Submitted on August 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

2. Flags of Freedom Marker

The Flags of Freedom image. Click for full size.

City of Princeton, Illinois (Public Domain)

3. The Flags of Freedom

The four flags, which measure 30-feet by 60-feet each, are placed on 153-foot flagpoles placed at each corner of Exit 56 on Interstate 80.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.