Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

📍 United States
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About

A 284-foot tall neoclassical monument dedicated to Indiana's Civil War veterans, located at the center of Monument Circle.

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument stands at the centre of Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a neoclassical monument rising 284 feet, and it is dedicated to the Civil War veterans of Indiana. It is also known simply as the Circle Monument, and most visitors find it by its place at the heart of the city's historic circle.

What to expect

The monument is best appreciated on foot. Walking around the circle lets you see its tall form from several angles, and the surrounding streets give you a sense of how the city was laid out around it. Because the monument honours those who served, it makes a quiet and reflective stop, whether you are passing through or planning a longer visit to the city.

Around the monument

  • Monument Circle, the open space that gives the site its character
  • Downtown Indianapolis, within easy walking distance
  • Streets lined with shops, restaurants and other places to pause

The monument is at 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204. For questions before you visit, you can call +1-317-232-7615.

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