Bedford in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Cornerstone of Freedom
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
1. The Cornerstone of Freedom Marker
This marker is on top of the "Cornerstone of Freedom".
Top Plaque
This Cornerstone of Freedom
presented June, 17, 1948
at Bedford, Indiana, U. S. A.
The Stone City of the World
On this spot June 17, 1948 as a
part of the Indiana Limestone
Centennial Cornerstones of
Freedom were given to
representatives of 17 friendly
Nations in one of the most impressive
displays of International good
will ever manifested anywhere
in the World.
Presented by
Indiana limestone Company Inc.
Front Plaque
This Cornerstone of Freedom
presented June 17, 1948
at Bedford, Indiana, U.S.A.
The Stone City of the World
Countries represented
at Indiana limestone Centennial
on June 17, 1948
Austria Belgium Burma Canada Denmark France Great Britain Greece Honduras Iran Italy Liberia Lithuania Norway Philippines Saudi Arabia
Erected 1948 by Indiana Limestone Company Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1941.
Location. 38° 51.695′ N, 86° 29.012′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Indiana, in Lawrence County. It is on J Street
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills and in Southern Indiana. 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: Lawrence County World War II Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Lawrence County Vietnam Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Lawrence County Korean Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Indiana Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County Soldiers Sailors and Pioneers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bison-tennial Public Art Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Bicentennial Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
2. Front Plaque - - The Cornerstone of Freedom Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
3. Wide View - - "The Cornerstone of Freedom" -and- Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
