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The Freedom Rock

1199 Iowa 25, Menlo, Iowa 50164 USA

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“a large boulder sitting in rural southwest Iowa”

Local artist paints a new patriotic theme on this large rock each year as a tribute to the armed forces serving our country. Visit Ray "Bubba" Sorensen's studio in Greenfield.

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Reviewed by
julesjgarcia

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August 06, 2014
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Amazing! Beautiful painting, very touching. It is a MUST SEE!

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Megan Bannister

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August 05, 2014
Rated 4.0

Each year in early May, artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II repaints this nearly 60-ton boulder as a way to honor our troops.

1 person found this review helpful

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Lori

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June 29, 2014
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This was a great stop that was surprisingly moving. A local photographer told us that this year the ashes of the fallen soldiers depicted on the rock were mixed with the paint. Excellent artistry and moving tribute.

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September 17, 2023
Rated 5.0

Worth the detour. Great story and nice tribute

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June 21, 2023
Rated 5.0

This was impressive and worth seeing. Thank you for the giving the memory of the sacrifice of others.

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Reviewed by
RoadHogs21

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December 08, 2021
Rated 5.0

Quick little stop off the highway in a beautiful setting. The rock is skillfully painted. Great place to stretch your legs and enjoy the view.

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daniyelbaer

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July 07, 2018
Rated 4.0

Glad we stopped even though the detour was all dirt roads. We had lunch there at the picnic table. They had a port a jon as well.

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jenmcveay

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June 27, 2018
Rated 5.0

Great place to pay your respects to our military!

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oliverboltovski

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November 16, 2017
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It's a painted rock. Serves as a pretty landmark and respect to U.S troops. Supposedly he goes around every Iowa county and paints a rock so there's more of these out there.

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July 23, 2017
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Beautiful Artwork, worth seeing on your way through
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The Freedom Rock

1199 Iowa 25
Menlo, Iowa
50164 USA
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