Near Rossville Road (State Highway 9) just north of 13th Avenue Southeast (Park Road), on the left when traveling north.
The Allamakee County Freedom Rock The Allamakee County Freedom Rock project was started in 2016 with an application submitted to the Freedom Rock artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen to have Allamakee County placed on his waiting list. . . . — — Map (db m232607) HM WM
On Leroy Street just north of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
John James Audubon Stained Glass Clock A 21-foot-tall clock with Audubon and his dog Zephyr, artistically created of stained glass. It has exact Universal time and is lighted at night. It was commissioned by the Audubon Masonic Association. The . . . — — Map (db m239589) HM
On Leroy Street at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north on Leroy Street.
Gratefully dedicated to the lasting memory of all the men and women who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America in the time of war and peace Army ☆ Air Force ☆ Coast Guard ☆ Navy ☆ Marine . . . — — Map (db m239618) WM
Near Leroy Street at Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Bald Eagle sculpture stands tall in recognition of US service personnel from all military branches who served in times of war and peace. John F. Kennedy said, The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes . . . — — Map (db m239562) HM WM
On East Bremer Avenue (Iowa Route 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in tribute to the men of Bremer County who gave their lives to preserve the Union 1861 Civil War 1865James A Adams James H Akin David W Baskins Francis M Baskins George W Baskins William Baskins Yeager Baum . . . — — Map (db m239690) WM
On East Bremer Avenue (Iowa Route 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful memory of those who died in the service of their country Korean ConflictWiliam Arthur Chapin Lester Henry Diekmann Robert Goodspeed Laurence Mettlin Robert C. Niemann VietnamAllen Avery Verlyn Bruns Donald Francis . . . — — Map (db m239694) WM
On East Bremer Avenue (Iowa Route 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in tribute to the men of Bremer County who gave their lives to preserve the Peace 1914 World War I 1918August Acker Wm Jay Barber Fred Beckel Albert Bockhous Joe Cretzmeyer Ira Harker Emil J Keding John E Kuethe . . . — — Map (db m239698) WM
On East Bremer Avenue (Iowa Route 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m177079) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) south of 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south.
To all veterans that have served during peacetime and conflicts in the Armed Forces of the United States.
To the mothers, fathers, and families whose sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice.
To those veterans who still suffer the . . . — — Map (db m89704) WM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) at 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m89676) HM
Near 400th Street, 0.5 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
To the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity for all ages to come US Army ☆ US Navy ☆ US Marine Corps ☆ US Air Force Lester L Peters Donald H Bornhoft Floyd E Koenck David J Mason . . . — — Map (db m239794) WM
Near 400th Street, 0.5 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
It is an investment, not a loss, when a man gives his life for his country. John Boock Howard Eiffert Emil Ewoldt Jude Gary Herman Goettsch John Henrichsen Herman Joens Joseph Kolln Henry Mess Fred Passick Louis Rowedder Julius . . . — — Map (db m239795) WM
On Main Street south of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m72390) HM
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
At this site, on the 26th day of September 1864, the Donahue and McCosh Marble Shop put on display the first Civil War Monument west of the Mississippi River. It is now located at the Kossuth Cemetery east of Mediapolis Iowa. — — Map (db m238379) HM
Near Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Mediapolis Road (County Road H38), on the left when traveling north.
[east side]To the memory of our brave soldiers from Yellow Spring Township who died in the service of their country, and their comrades. Dedicated July 4, 1866 [north side]Co. C 30th Iowa Inf. Wm. F. Long Mort E. . . . — — Map (db m181888) WM
On Main Street (County Road H38) at South Curve Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
☆ Jimmie Howard, a Marine Corps SSG, served in Viet Cong and Korea. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Hill 488, along with many additional honors. ☆ The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant has been an important asset . . . — — Map (db m181877) HM WM
On Hill Avenue just south of 18th Street (U.S. 71), on the right when traveling south.
In Memoriam Honoring our Veterans of Dickinson County, both Men and Women. America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham . . . — — Map (db m238889) WM
On Central Avenue (Iowa Route 9) just west of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial honoring Emmet County Veterans Erected by Estherville Chapter Service Star Legion originally War Mothers of America 1918 1938 Paul Atbey Glen A. Alt Stanley Alt Steven Andrea Dewey Allgood Harvey L. Arnett Norman Andrews . . . — — Map (db m238196) WM
Near Mill Street (U.S. 18) at Stone Street (County Road B60), on the right when traveling north.
Erected in 1902 in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War 1861-1865 Abraham LincolnThe statue of Abraham Lincoln along with the four bronze plaques, which are unique, were sculptured by George Edwin Bissell and commissioned by . . . — — Map (db m162102) HM WM
On State Street at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
Patriotism Devotion This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine. Presented to the City by the John Stanton Chapter D.A.R. — — Map (db m176306) WM
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of those who served In tribute to those who perished In gratitude to those now serving Avenue of Flags of Henry County Iowa Veterans Memorial[south side]Medal of Honor Recipients from Henry County Charles A. Swan USA . . . — — Map (db m240483) HM WM
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m177111) HM
On North Thorington Street just north of West State Street, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of James C. Taylor Post No. 165 and all Union soldiers of the Civil War 1861-1865 Presented by Womans Relief Corps No. 208 Algona, Iowa Dedicated 1930 — — Map (db m238892) WM
On West State Street just west of North Thorington Street, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful tribute to all men and women of Kossuth County, who have or will serve in the defense of our country. Air Force ☆ Army ☆ Coast Guard ☆ Navy ☆ Marines Dedicated by Veterans organizations and citizens of Kossuth . . . — — Map (db m238895) WM
On West State Street just east of North Hall Street, on the right when traveling west.
The namesake of Kossuth County. Kossuth was a Hungarian freedom fighter and leader of the 1848-1849 revolution for Hungarian independence. He was known as one of the greatest statesmen and orators of the mid-19th century. He was a prominent figure, . . . — — Map (db m161703) HM
On East Main Street just west of 2nd Street North, on the right when traveling west.
Bishop M. Toms 1916-1942 Wayne C. Caldwell 1923-1943 Donald M. Ratcliff 1917-1944 Harold W. Nietert 1920-1944 Charles W. Gater 1920-1944 John L. . . . — — Map (db m238897) WM
On 7th Avenue (Business U.S. 151) just east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
[north side] In honor of the heroes of the Civil War 1861-65 and dedicated Oct. 15, under the auspices of Robt. Mitchell Post, No. 206 G.A.R. and the Womans Relief Corps, No. 126. [south . . . — — Map (db m239252) WM
Near East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
1861 Civil War 1865 1898 Spanish American 1898 1917 World War I 1918 1941 World War II 1945 1950 Korean Conflict 1955 1964 Vietnam War 1975 1990 Gulf War — — Map (db m238799) WM
Near East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
In April of 1862 Reddick, a corporal in the 33rd Ohio Infantry, participated in a raid 200 miles behind Confederate lines that came to be known as The Great Locomotive Chase. Reddick was captured and spent nearly a year in Confederate prisons, . . . — — Map (db m176038) HM
On South Main Street just south of Franklin Street (County Road G62), on the right when traveling south.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of Louisa County who volunteered, or when called upon to serve left their homes, families and occupations to defend and preserve the freedoms and way of life on which this nation was founded. They . . . — — Map (db m238887) WM
On East Washington Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.
The Madison County Freedom Rock, located here in Winterset, was dedicated on Saturday, August 26, 2017, by American Legion Winterset Green Rogers Post 184 and VFW Winterset Post 8142. Ray "Bubba" Sorensen of Greenfield, Iowa, is painting a Freedom . . . — — Map (db m177142) HM WM
On East Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
The US Army shipped this cannon to Knoxville to replace a Civil War cannon that was retired in 1902. The Civil War gun was added to the scrap pile and melted down during WWII. This canon was officially donated to the American Legion Post 168 in . . . — — Map (db m188191) HM WM
On East Robinson Street just east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
[side 1] Was named for her southern heritage. Her patriotic contributions made Knoxville the Birthplace of the Iowa Flag. Mrs. Gebhardt, who was DAR State Regent in 1917, appointed a flag committee who, after soliciting more . . . — — Map (db m188161) HM
On North Lincoln Street (Iowa Route 14) at Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lincoln Street.
Understanding the Freedom Rock: East Side of the Rock is dedicated to the creator of the Iowa Flag, Dixie Cornell Gebhardt. The West side of the Rock is dedicated to the 6th Governor of Iowa, William Milo Stone of Marion County. Stone, a good . . . — — Map (db m177168) HM WM
On North Lincoln Street (Iowa Route 14) at Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lincoln Street.
In memory of all Marion County Veterans who gave their lives fighting for American freedom against world terrorism Dedicated Veterans Day, November 11th, 2015 Battlefield MemorialWhen a serviceman or woman is lost in the . . . — — Map (db m239776) WM
On North Lincoln Street (Iowa Route 14) at Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lincoln Street.
They served, they fought, they died and received neither their countrys glory nor their countrys compassion. May this small plot of ground serve as a special tribute to them. Viet Nam 1959 1975 — — Map (db m239779) WM
On East 3rd Street just east of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m238504) HM
On East 3rd Street just west of Mulberry Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
[north side] Dedicated Memorial Day, May 25, 1998 to honor all veterans of all wars and conflicts, of all branches of service, who fought bravely and gave their lives to preserve freedom and liberty in our land. For those . . . — — Map (db m238629) WM
On East 3rd Street just east of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m177104) HM
On Broadway Street (State Highway 4) 0.1 miles south of 12th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Duty Honor Country Our Service Men and Women have experienced hardships few will ever endure, confronted challenges and prevailed when the odds were stacked against them. May this memorial be a constant reminder of the personal . . . — — Map (db m238313) WM
On Broadway Street north of 11th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Robert Emmet Irish Patriot and martyr to the Irish cause for freedom. Namesake of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Born 1778 - Died 1803. Considered by many to be the most romantic patriot in Irish history. Loved by all as "The Darlin' Of Erin" as he . . . — — Map (db m161899) HM
On 12th Street south of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m72403) HM
On U.S. 6/59 at Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 6/59.
To Our Armed Forces;
You go where we ask, never with complaint
You fight with honor, never demanding praise
You sacrifice greatly, never yielding courage
You always protect our freedoms, never will you fail
"Thank you"
Citizens of Oakland . . . — — Map (db m93776) WM
On Court Street just west of 6th Street, on the left when traveling east.
POW ☆ MIA You are not forgotten In honor and memory of all prisoners of war missing in action In honor and memory of all men and women who died while serving their country In memory of all who served US Army ☆ . . . — — Map (db m239796) WM
North
[Eagle clutching a gold and silver star a Black Hawk helicopter and a Soldier's Cross]
West
[Story County Freedom Flights]
East
[AC130 "Spirit of '03"] — — Map (db m168641) WM
On New York Street (U.S. 34) at Patriotic Parkway, on the right when traveling west on New York Street.
POW's Remembered
H. Wayne Jackson Ed Martin Malcolm Amos Marshall Johnson Donavan Waller Amos W. Ames Donald Decker Howard Lowe Eldon Haynes Marion Sassell Roy Kralik James McGrath Lee Hazen Giles Ripperger Robert . . . — — Map (db m87038) WM
On Cherry Street Road, 1.2 miles south of Taylor Street (U.S. 34), on the left when traveling south.
On fame's eternal camping ground
their silent tents are spread,
and glory guards, with solemn round,
the bivouac of the dead.
Erected May 1961 — — Map (db m87109) WM
On West Washington Street just west of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful appreciation for the heritage of our forefathers, this monument and its contents are dedicated to those generations yet to come. Time capsule to be opened July 4, 2076 — — Map (db m238399) HM
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 2nd Avenue (State Highway 93), on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
Dedicated to the Men and Women who serve our country in war and peace Freedom is not free All Gave Some Some Gave All Duty Honor Country — — Map (db m238396) WM
On Franklin Street north of Jefferson Street (Iowa Highway 2), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated
to
Wayne County Soldiers
of Three Wars
The Defenders
of Our Union
1861 - 1865
G.A.R. Emblem
Spanish-American War
1898 - 1901
The World War
1917 - 1918 — — Map (db m90410) HM
On Henry Street at Webster Street, on the left when traveling west on Henry Street.
Winneshiek County's Freedom Rock is a part of the Freedom Rock Tour created by the Artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. In creating the Freedom Rock, Sorensen's aim is to "boost tourism and spread the message of thanking our Veterans while providing a . . . — — Map (db m232996) HM WM
On West Main Street just west of Winnebago Street, on the left when traveling west.
Billed in the Decorah Public Opinion headline of the time as the biggest day in the history of this county, thousands of residents of Decorah and Winneshiek County gathered on September 18, 1917 to send off the first contingent of World War I . . . — — Map (db m235988) HM
On West Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m235957) HM
On South Main Street at Church Street (Dvorak Memorial Highway) (County Highway B16), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
United States Army Retired July 31, 1969 Native son of Spillville, IA. Born Aug, 17, 1910, son of Carl R. and Louise Fisher Haug. Early education Spillville, Decorah, U of I, US Military Academy 1935 graduate. Married Carolyn Meyers, . . . — — Map (db m239184) HM
On N. 5th Ave at E. Main St, on the right when traveling north on N. 5th Ave.
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen painted this rock in June 2017.
The west face includes images of Sgt. Charles Floyd and the Floyd Monument in Sioux City, Iowa.
Sgt. Floyd was a United States explorer, a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m126927) WM
On Ellsworth Street at Garfield Street, on the right when traveling east on Ellsworth Street.
As we express our gratitude,
we must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not to
utter words, but to live by them.
- J. F. Kennedy
————————
For those veterans
who never heard . . . — — Map (db m89397) WM
