Soldiers and Sailors Monument

at 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis , 46204 United States

1. History Museum
2. Historical Place
3. Public Services & Government

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is located on Monument circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It stands 284 ft tall.

Description

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. The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It cost $598,318 in 1902. It has been estimated that building a similar structure today would cost more than five hundred million dollars. The lower level of the Monument houses the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. The museum portrays Indiana's contribution to the American Civil War, the war that saved the union from being split into two nations and ended the institution of slavery. The Monument is apart of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. The plaza includes the Indiana War Memorial and the USS Indianapolis Memorial on the canal which are all holdings of the Indiana War Memorial Commission.

Opening time

• Fridays: 10:30- 17:30
• Saturdays: 10:30- 17:30
• Sundays: 10:30- 17:30

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Summary

Soldiers and Sailors Monument is Indianapolis based place and this enity listed in Public Services & Government category. Located at 1 Monument Cir IN 46204. Contact phone number of Soldiers and Sailors Monument: (317) 234-6999