Blue Star Memorial Highway
Madison, Madison County, Florida
Marker Inscription
Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America sponsored by Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. in cooperation with Madison Co. Mem. Post No. 68, American Legion and The Madison Garden Club, Madison, Florida
Erected by National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Story
The Blue Star Memorial Highway program began in 1945, when garden clubs marked roads with flowering plantings to honor the armed forces, the blue star recalling the service flags of World War II. The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, the Madison Garden Club, and American Legion Post 68 placed this marker in Madison, dedicating the highway to all who have defended the United States.
Why it matters
It reflects a nationwide, community-rooted tradition of honoring military service by consecrating the American road itself — a living memorial travelers pass every day.
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