Four Freedoms LbNA #23316 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Evansville |
| County: | Vanderburgh |
| State: | Indiana |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | dream-a-dream  |
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| Found by: | bluebird11 |
| Last found: | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Jun 28, 2006 |
ALIVE AND WELL AS OF JULY 31, 2006
The Four Freedoms Monument on Evansville’s riverfront was dedicated in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. The four columns represent four of our nation's most precious freedoms: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom from Fear, and Freedom from Oppression. The circular base symbolizes a "circle of unity," as well as a fifth freedom, the Freedom to Peacefully Assemble.
The steps leading up to the monument represent the original 13 colonies. The pedestals circling the columns honor the fifty states.
FYI: The limestone columns were constructed in 1882 and were originally located at the front of the C&EI Railroad Depot at the corner of 8th Street and Main St. The depot was torn down in 1961, but the four large columns were salvaged and eventually became the integral part of Evansville's Four Freedoms Monument.
This letterbox was planted with the sincere hope and prayer that the leadership and citizens of our country continue to honor the freedoms represented here during this difficult time of war.
DIRECTIONS:
From the Lloyd Expressway, take Fulton Avenue south toward the Ohio River. Fulton will curve and then become Riverside Drive. Turn right at the third stop light — this will lead you into the Pagoda Visitor’s Center/Museum parking lot.
After you park you want to walk west toward the Four Freedoms Monument. The prettiest way to do this is to make the short but rather steep climb to the top of the levy. Then you’ll be on the walking/biking path and will enjoy a great view of the river. But if climbing is difficult you can follow your way around past the museum.
At the Four Freedoms Monument, stand facing the seal of Indiana. Directly in front of you and down a small hill is a memorial to Korean War Veterans. Go there. TAKE CARE TO WATCH FOR CAR TRAFFIC AS YOU CROSS THE BRICK ROAD. Take the brick ramp down to the statues of the soldiers, and then follow the walk to a set of brick stairs back up. Sit down on the top step so that the greenery is to your right. Reach about a foot in front of you on the other side of the wall, underneath the leaves and debris, to find what you are looking for. NOTE: This box has a bad habit of getting "lost" in all the leaves under the bushes. I have had three different people inform me that they were unable to find it, but each time it was there when I went to check on it--but even I almost gave up once. I have moved it so it is flush against the bricks, and that should make it easier to find.
The Four Freedoms Monument on Evansville’s riverfront was dedicated in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. The four columns represent four of our nation's most precious freedoms: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom from Fear, and Freedom from Oppression. The circular base symbolizes a "circle of unity," as well as a fifth freedom, the Freedom to Peacefully Assemble.
The steps leading up to the monument represent the original 13 colonies. The pedestals circling the columns honor the fifty states.
FYI: The limestone columns were constructed in 1882 and were originally located at the front of the C&EI Railroad Depot at the corner of 8th Street and Main St. The depot was torn down in 1961, but the four large columns were salvaged and eventually became the integral part of Evansville's Four Freedoms Monument.
This letterbox was planted with the sincere hope and prayer that the leadership and citizens of our country continue to honor the freedoms represented here during this difficult time of war.
DIRECTIONS:
From the Lloyd Expressway, take Fulton Avenue south toward the Ohio River. Fulton will curve and then become Riverside Drive. Turn right at the third stop light — this will lead you into the Pagoda Visitor’s Center/Museum parking lot.
After you park you want to walk west toward the Four Freedoms Monument. The prettiest way to do this is to make the short but rather steep climb to the top of the levy. Then you’ll be on the walking/biking path and will enjoy a great view of the river. But if climbing is difficult you can follow your way around past the museum.
At the Four Freedoms Monument, stand facing the seal of Indiana. Directly in front of you and down a small hill is a memorial to Korean War Veterans. Go there. TAKE CARE TO WATCH FOR CAR TRAFFIC AS YOU CROSS THE BRICK ROAD. Take the brick ramp down to the statues of the soldiers, and then follow the walk to a set of brick stairs back up. Sit down on the top step so that the greenery is to your right. Reach about a foot in front of you on the other side of the wall, underneath the leaves and debris, to find what you are looking for. NOTE: This box has a bad habit of getting "lost" in all the leaves under the bushes. I have had three different people inform me that they were unable to find it, but each time it was there when I went to check on it--but even I almost gave up once. I have moved it so it is flush against the bricks, and that should make it easier to find.