Veterans Freedom Square
Independence, KS 67301, USA
Hours:
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
About This Memorial
Veterans Freedom Square is an outdoor memorial in Riverside Park, Independence, Kansas, honoring U.S. Military Veterans from Southeast Kansas. Established in 2014 by a committee of veterans and patriots, it commemorates those who served honorably in all branches of the military across various wars. The memorial features veteran pavers, patriot markers, war-era tablets, and flagpole markers representing each military branch, along with benches for reflection. Notable design elements include a fallen soldier statue and tablets documenting the memorial's construction timeline from 2014 to its 2018 dedication. It broadly honors veterans' sacrifices across conflicts to preserve freedom for future generations.
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