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The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature and war memorial located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I. [3] It was conceived in 1919 as a location for the national headquarters of the American Legion and a memorial to the state's and nation's veterans.
The Indiana War Memorial— unequivocally the crown jewel of the War Memorial Plaza National Historic District—was built to honor Hoosier veterans of World War I. Today, through the Indiana War Museum, it also conveys the contributions and sacrifices of Hoosier service men and women from the Revolutionary War through recent peacekeeping ...
The Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District includes the 30,000 square foot IWM Museum complete with military equipment and artifacts, three parks, four fountains, and 25 acres of monuments, statues, and sculptures in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Because of its size and scale, the memorial is the most imposing neoclassical structure in the city and is the focal point of the World War Memorial Plaza. On the southern steps of the memorial is Pro Patria, a sculpture by New York artist Henry Herring.
Designed after WWI to commemorate Hoosiers who served during the “Great War,” the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District contains two museums, three parks and 25 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures and fountains.
Among the interesting exhibits and items on display are the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Gallery, numerous military firearms and uniforms, an AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, and hundreds of other artifacts, photos and documents. View photos of the War Memorial Interior!
The Indiana War Memorials consist of the Indiana War Memorial, Soldiers & Sailors Monument, University Park, Veteran's Memorial Plaza, American Legion Mall, the USS Indianapolis Memorial, the Medal of Honor Memorial, and the 9/11 Memorial.
