Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

In the years since its public dedication on May 15, 1902, the monument has become an iconic symbol of Indianapolis, the state capital of Indiana.

Indianapolis devotes more acreage than any other U.S. city to honoring our nation’s fallen, and is second only to Washington, DC, in the number of war memorials. This guide showcases the …

May 27, 2025 · Discover why Indianapolis ranks second only to D.C. for monuments and memorials. From Civil War giants to the 9/11 tribute, explore Indiana’s most iconic …

Recognized as one of the world’s outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. Located in the heart of downtown in …

Conceived, designed, and built as the state’s memorial to Indiana’s Civil War dead and its veterans, the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument was built from 1888 to 1901.

At the very center of Indianapolis is the "State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument" (1902), designed by Bruno Schmitz (1858-1916), Germany's foremost architect of national monuments. …

In 1887 an international competition was announced to develop a monument honoring war veterans from Indiana. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument by German architect Bruno …

The monument rises 284 feet above street level, adorned with intricate sculptures and bas-reliefs that depict scenes from Indiana's military history. Surrounding the monument is a bustling hub …

Built in 1902, the monument honors Indiana natives who fought in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Frontiers War, and Spanish-American War. This …