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Freedom Rock Memorials Historical Markers

"Freedom Rock" War Memorials painted by Ray Sorensen. Begun for Iowa counties, the artist has expanded the memorials to more states.
 
By Thomas Smith, December 8, 2021
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1 ► Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh — The 1st Illinois Freedom Rock —
On South Main Street at Shiloh Station Road, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
2 ► Iowa, Adair County, Menlo — Adair County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On State Highway 25 at 120th Street, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 25.
3 ► Iowa, Adams County, Corning — Corning Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Adams County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On 6th Street west of Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
4 ► Iowa, Allamakee County, Waukon — Waukon Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Allamakee County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
Near Rossville Road (State Highway 9) just north of 13th Avenue Southeast (Park Road), on the left when traveling north.
5 ► Iowa, Appanoose County, Centerville — Centerville Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On 13th Street south of State Street, on the right when traveling south.
6 ► Iowa, Audubon County, Kimballton — Kimballton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Audubon County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Esbeck Street east of North Main Street (State Route 173), on the right when traveling east.
7 ► Iowa, Benton County, Shellsburg — The Freedom Rock of Benton County — Honoring Benton County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Main Street East just west of Pearl Street, on the left when traveling west.
8 ► Iowa, Black Hawk County, Cedar Falls — Cedar Falls Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Black Hawk County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Bluff St at E 14th St on Bluff St.
9 ► Iowa, Boone County, Boone — Boone Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Boone County — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II  —
On Mamie Eisenhower Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue.
10 ► Iowa, Bremer County, Readlyn — Readlyn Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Bremer County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Reed Ave 0.1 miles north of 6th St.
11 ► Iowa, Buchanan County, Independence — Buchanan County Freedom Rock — Honoring Buchanan County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Swan Lake Boulevard 0.4 miles west of Iowa Avenue (State Highway 248).
12 ► Iowa, Buena Vista County, Albert City — Albert City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Buena Vista County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Main Street 0.1 miles east of 230 Ave, on the right when traveling east.
13 ► Iowa, Butler County, Greene — Greene Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Butler County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On West Traer Street just east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east.
14 ► Iowa, Calhoun County, Rockwell City — Rockwell City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Calhoun County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Main St at 5th Street on Main St.
15 ► Iowa, Carroll County, Glidden — Glidden Liberty Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Carroll County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Sherwood Avenue (Arizona Street), on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
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16 ► Iowa, Cass County, Lewis — Lewis Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
17 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Clear Lake Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Cerro Gordo County — - Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II - —
On N 8th St near Main Ave.
18 ► Iowa, Cherokee County, Cherokee — Cherokee County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial —
On W Main St at N 6th St on W Main St.
19 ► Iowa, Crawford County, Manilla — Manilla Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Crawford County Freedom Rock — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On 5th St at Main St on 5th St.
20 ► Iowa, Davis County, Drakesville — Davis County Freedom Rock —
On Main Street at Washington Street, in the median on Main Street.
21 ► Iowa, Decatur County, Leon — Decatur County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — "Some gave all. All gave some." — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
22 ► Iowa, Des Moines County, Mediapolis — Des Moines County Freedom Rock Features —
On Main Street (County Road H38) at South Curve Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
23 ► Iowa, Dubuque County, Epworth — Epworth Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Dubuque County — —- Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II - — —
On Frontage Rd 0.1 miles east of Center Ave S.
24 ► Iowa, Franklin County, Coulter — Coulter Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Franklin County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Gull Ave at Railroad St on Gull Ave.
25 ► Iowa, Greene County, Jefferson — Jefferson Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Greene County — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II  —
On Lincolnway Street near South Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
26 ► Iowa, Grundy County, Conrad — Conrad Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Grundy County — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Grundy Avenue west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
27 ► Iowa, Hancock County, Britt — Britt Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Hancock County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Main Avenue South south of 1st Street Southeast, on the left when traveling south.
28 ► Iowa, Hardin County, Ackley — Ackley Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Hardin County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Main St near Cero Gordo St.
29 ► Iowa, Harrison County, Missouri Valley — Missouri Valley Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Harrison County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Monroe Avenue just north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
30 ► Iowa, Henry County, Winfield — Winfield Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Henry County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On South Locust Street (State Highway 249) at East Pine Street, on the left when traveling south on South Locust Street.
31 ► Iowa, Howard County, Cresco — Cresco Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Howard County Freedom Rock — — -- Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II -- — —
On 2nd Avenue SW at 3rd Street SW on 2nd Avenue SW.
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32 ► Iowa, Humboldt County, Livermore — Livermore Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Humboldt County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On 4th Ave at 4th St on 4th Ave.
33 ► Iowa, Ida County, Holstein — Holstein Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ida County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On S Kiel St 0.1 miles west of Benning Dr.
34 ► Iowa, Jefferson County, Fairfield — Fairfield Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Jefferson County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On East Briggs Avenue just west of North Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
35 ► Iowa, Keokuk County, What Cheer — What Cheer Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Keokuk County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On South Barnes Street (State Highway 21) just south of Briney Street, on the right when traveling south.
36 ► Iowa, Lee County, West Point — West Point Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Lee County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On 5th Street at Avenue D (County Road J40), on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
37 ► Iowa, Linn County, Central City — Central City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Linn County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
38 ► Iowa, Louisa County, Grandview — Grandview Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Louisa County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
Near Iowa Highway 92 (County Road 252) 0.2 miles east of U.S. 61, on the left when traveling east.
39 ► Iowa, Lyon County, George — George Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Lyon County — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On 210th St 0.2 miles west of Kennedy Ave.
40 ► Iowa, Madison County, Winterset — Madison County Freedom Rock —
On East Washington Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.
41 ► Iowa, Mahaska County, Oskaloosa — Mahaska County Freedom Rock — Honoring Mahaska County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On State Highway 92 at Newport Avenue, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 92.
42 ► Iowa, Marion County, Knoxville — Marion County Freedom Rock —
On North Lincoln Street (Iowa Route 14) at Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lincoln Street.
43 ► Iowa, Marshall County, Marshalltown — Marshall County Freedom Rock — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
Near West Ingledue Street 0.2 miles west of South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.
44 ► Iowa, Mills County, Emerson — Emerson Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Mills County — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Morton Avenue (County Road H34) at King Street, on the left when traveling west on Morton Avenue.
45 ► Iowa, Mitchell County, St. Ansgar — St. Ansgar Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Mitchel County Freedom Rock — — -- Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II -- — —
On Saints Avenue at U.S. 218 on Saints Avenue.
46 ► Iowa, Monona County, Onawa — Onawa Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Monona County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On 12th St at Gaukel Dr on 12th St.
47 ► Iowa, Monroe County, Albia — Albia Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Monroe County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On South Main Street (Iowa Route 5) south of Benton Avenue East (County Road H35), on the right when traveling south.
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48 ► Iowa, O'Brien County, Sanborn — Sanborn Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — O'Brien County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Main St at E 7th St, on the right when traveling north on Main St.
49 ► Iowa, Osceola County, Ashton — Ashton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Osceola County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Oak Hill Avenue 0.1 miles north of E 3rd Street.
50 ► Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Clarinda Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Page, Banner County of Iowa — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
51 ► Iowa, Plymouth County, Kingsley — Kingsley Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Plymouth County — - Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On E. 1st St at Clarendon St on E. 1st St.
52 ► Iowa, Pocahontas County, Rolfe — Rolfe Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Pocahontas County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Broad St 0.2 miles west of Des Moines Ave.
53 ► Iowa, Polk County, Bondurant — Polk County Freedom Rock — Dedicated to the Veterans and Fallen Heroes of Iowa — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On 2nd Street Northwest (Northeast 78th Avenue) (County Road F38) just west of Deer Ridge Drive Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
54 ► Iowa, Poweshiek County, Montezuma — Poweshiek County Freedom Rock — Honoring Poweshiek County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On East Liberty Street at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Liberty Street.
55 ► Iowa, Sac County, Sac City — Sac City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Sac County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Main St at SE State St on Main St.
56 ► Iowa, Shelby County, Earling — Shelby County Freedom Rock — Honoring Shelby County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Railway Street (State Highway 37) just west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
57 ► Iowa, Sioux County, Hawarden — Hawarden Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Sioux County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On Avenue E at 13th St on Avenue E.
58 ► Iowa, Story County, Maxwell — Maxwell Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Story County — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On 2nd Street at Trotter Road on 2nd Street.
59 ► Iowa, Tama County, Gladbrook — Gladbrook Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Tama County — -Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II- —
On Grand Street 0.1 miles north of West 8th Street.
60 ► Iowa, Union County, Creston — Creston Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — POW • MIA — Freedom Isn't Free —
On New York Street (U.S. 34) at Patriotic Parkway, on the right when traveling west on New York Street.
61 ► Iowa, Van Buren County, Stockport — Stockport Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Van Buren County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On Legion Street just east of North Main Street (County Highway W30), on the left when traveling east.
62 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Ottumwa Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Never Forget • Thank You Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Church Street at River Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
63 ► Iowa, Washington County, Brighton — Brighton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Washington County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On East Fountain Street (State Highway 1/78) at North Benton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Fountain Street.
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64 ► Iowa, Wayne County, Corydon — Corydon Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Franklin Street at Jefferson Street ( Highway 2), on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
65 ► Iowa, Webster County, Fort Dodge — Fort Dodge Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Webster County Freedom Rock — -- Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II -- —
On A St at 2nd Ave S on A St.
66 ► Iowa, Winneshiek County, Calmar — Winneshiek County Freedom Rock — Honoring Winneshiek County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Henry Street at Webster Street, on the left when traveling west on Henry Street.
67 ► Iowa, Woodbury County, Anthon — Woodbury County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial —
On N. 5th Ave at E. Main St, on the right when traveling north on N. 5th Ave.
68 ► Iowa, Worth County, Kensett — The Kensett Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ray "Bubba" Sorenson II —
On Willow Street north of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
69 ► Iowa, Wright County, Dows — Dows Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Ellsworth Street at Garfield Street, on the right when traveling east on Ellsworth Street.
70 ► Minnesota, Carver County, Norwood Young America — Norwood Young America Freedom Rock — 3rd Minnesota Freedom Rock —
On Minnesota Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 212) at Tacoma Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Minnesota Veterans Memorial Highway.
71 ► Minnesota, Dodge County, Kasson — Minnesota's 1st Freedom Rock Comes to Kasson — Honoring Minnesota Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On West Main Street just east of 3rd Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
72 ► Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — Cape Girardeau Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Cape Girardeau County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
Near North Kingshighway Street (U.S. 61) at County Park Drive, on the right when traveling north.
73 ► Missouri, Morgan County, Laurie — Laurie Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Morgan County Veterans — Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II —
On South Main Street (State Highway 5) just north of Dogwood Lane, on the left when traveling north.
74 ► Missouri, Nodaway County, Maryville — Maryville Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Nodaway County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 71) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
75 ► Missouri, Pulaski County, St. Robert — Pulaski County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — The Third Missouri Freedom Rock —
On St. Robert Boulevard 0.8 miles east of Old Route 66 (Business Interstate 44), on the right when traveling east.
76 ► North Dakota, Divide County, Crosby — Crosby Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Honoring Divide County Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
Near 5th Avenue Southwest at 6th Street West, on the right when traveling west.
77 ► Washington, Snohomish County, Sultan — Snohomish County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — 1st Washington Freedom Rock —
On Stevens Avenue east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026