(KAIR)--The Doniphan County Commission is supporting a new initiative aimed at honoring military veterans and attracting visitors to the area.

Troy City Mayor Michael Brissett and local resident Rachel Peden met with commissioners December 15 to discuss installing a Freedom Rock on the courthouse square in Troy

The Freedom Rock would be a six- to ten-foot granite boulder painted by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen the Second, featuring a mural based on stories unique to Doniphan County. Similar rocks are already located in all ninety-nine counties in Iowa, with the goal of placing one in every state.

Brissett, according to the meeting's unofficial minutes, told the Commissioners that the City of Troy has agreed to pay the application fee, but an exact site location must be approved before submitting the application. Fundraising would also be required to cover the cost of the rock, transportation, painting, and long-term maintenance.

Peden, who brought the idea to Brisset, said the project would serve as a visible and lasting tribute to all who have served in the military. Brissett added the nationally recognized Freedom Rock Tour could bring tourism to Doniphan County.

Commissioners voted unanimously to support the initiative and approved placement of the Freedom Rock on the courthouse square, with the exact location to be determined later.