LECLAIRE, Iowa - At 7am on Saturday, June 28, 2014, the boulder that has been chosen to be the Scott County Freedom Rock will begin the final leg of its journey from a quarry in Rock Island, Illinois to LeClaire, Iowa. It will have a proper Patriot Guard escort to its permanent home and be set in place by a crane at approximately 8am.
If anyone would like to participate in the motorcycle escort, meet at Ducky's Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave. W., Taylor Ridge, Illinois on Saturday morning at 6:45am. The escort will depart Ducky's at 7am and arrive in LeClaire around 8am.
Much appreciation goes to the wonderful donations of the rock, time, and equipment to RiverStone Group, Inc., for donating the rock and transporting it from St. Louis, Mr. Ben Kellar Trucking for transporting the rock to the LeClaire Levee, Cattani Cranes for unloading and placing the rock, and Doug Harper of Superior Seawalls and Docks for technical consulting.
or contact Tonia Kennedy at freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com.
If you would like to show your patriotic support for Scott County's Freedom Rock, donations can be mailed to Blackhawk Bank & Trust, c/o Freedom Rock - Scott County, 323 South 2nd Street, P.O. Box 748, LeClaire, IA 52753. Please LIKE their Facebook page to follow the continuing story of the painting and dedication of the Freedom Rock - Scott County. https://www.facebook.com/FreedomRockTourScottCountyIowa/info
Situated at the intersection of I-80 and Hwy. 67 just north of the Quad Cities, LeClaire offers a complete shopping, dining, and touring experience. Relax along the scenic streets of this historic river town that exudes turn-of-the-century charm. LeClaire has great events including First Friday, weekly Farmer's Market, car shows, and the Tug Fest in August. Attractions include the Buffalo Bill Museum, Antique Archaeology - "Home of the American Pickers", Wide River Winery, the Mississippi River Distilling Co., and the Scott County Freedom Rock. Nature lovers enjoy the scenery at Lock and Dam #14 - bald eagles in the winter and pelicans during the spring and fall. For more information: www.visitleclaire.com
Freedom Rock - Scott County Contact Information:
Tonia Kennedy, freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com, 563-650-1739
LeClaire, Iowa - Contact Information:
Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager * 563-650-7963 * info@visitleclaire.com
Mailing Address: 325 Wisconsin St., LeClaire, IA 52753
LeClaire Information Center Address: 122 N. Cody Road, LeClaire, IA
563-289-4242 x1135 * www.visitleclaire.com
