Rice County Veterans Memorial

Presently at the Rice County Courthouse (218 NW 3rd St, Faribault) there is a Civil War monument.

Plans are underway to expand the Rice County Veterans Memorial to be an "All Veterans Memorial". The expanded memorial's design places a series of symbolic elements around a central plaza. In the center of the plaza is a Rice County map and torch to which is affixed a life-sized bronzed eagle flying protectively with a dove. Focusing one's attention within the memorial, this sets the overall theme; the flame declaring our never ending vigilance, an eagle representing the strength and power of our nation, the dove symbolizing peace and security, the ultimate goal of a strong military.

Rice County Veterans Memorial website

Below are some pictures of the existing Civil War memorial and the planned expanded "All Veterans Memorial".

Photograph by Amy Lindsay

Existing Rice County Civil War Memorial

Photograph by Amy Lindsay

Ground breaking for the expanded Rice County "All Veterans Memorial" that was held July 11, 2009

Architect drawing of the expanded Rice County All Veterans Memorial

Architect drawing of the expanded Rice County All Veterans Memorial

Architect drawing of the expanded Rice County All Veterans Memorial

More information at www.ricecountymemorial.org.

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