Historic Landmarks
Indianapolis features a concentrated collection of military monuments second only to Washington, D.C. This list highlights the neoclassical Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle and the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, which houses a military museum and the ornate Shrine Room. Cultural history is represented by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, while the limestone Vietnam and Korean War Memorials and the 100-foot black granite Obelisk honor specific 20th-century conflicts and state history.
A Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
The highlight of the plaza is dedicated to the veterans of World War I. It contains a military museum, the Shrine Room, and an auditorium.
B Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick…
C Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is dedicated to championing the literary, artistic, and cultural contributions of the late writer,…
D Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
The dominant of the city pays homage to soldiers deceased during the World War I.
Vietnam and Korean War Memorials
These limestone memorials have a freezing feel to them. Visit them to pay homage to those who died in the wars.
The Obelisk
This 100-foot monument made of black granite stands as the centerpiece of Obelisk Square. Its base features a bronze fountain decorated with bas-reliefs representing law, science, religion, and education.
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