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Veterans Memorial Plaza is centrally located in the seven-block Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, just north of the Indiana War Memorial.

Completed in 1930, it honors all Hoosier veterans and is today one of downtown’s most popular venues for outdoor events, including the annual Independence Day festival.

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Other features of the plaza include:

The fountain

The fountain is made from pink Georgia marble and terrazzo.

The Plaza

The Plaza was first known as Obelisk Square.

Landscaping

Originally, the park was almost completely paved until landscaping was installed and trees were planted in 1976 as part of a beautification effort for the Bicentennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence.

The Obelisk

The Obelisk is 100 feet tall and made of black Berwick granite.

Obelisk statue in center

Upon entering the plaza, visitors are drawn to the 100-foot tall obelisk statue in the center. This magnificent, four-sided shaft of Berwick black granite represents the hopes and aspirations of our nation. Near the base of the Obelisk are four bronze tablets representing law, science, religion and education. A 100-foot diameter fountain surrounds the Obelisk. The Plaza also serves as a dedicated space for our national flag and the 50 state flags.

STORIES OF SERVICE

Indiana Veterans

Exhibit BackgrounderStories of Service
January 31, 2023

Stories of Service: Major Charity Adams

Early Life  Charity Adams was born on December 5, 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina until moving to Ohio to continue her education at…
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General InformationStories of Service
February 7, 2022

Stories of Service: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols

Lucy Higgs Nichols was an African American who escaped slavery and became a nurse for a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Read on to learn…
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August 24, 2021

20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency

20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency Most of us vividly remember the exact moment, nearly 20 years ago, when we learned about the terrorist…
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Veterans for Indiana is proud to endorse Ed DeLaney!

Please help us support Ed, Veterans for Indiana, and future endorsed candidates by sharing this and future posts as well as liking following our candidates.

To donate to VFI, and support our mission of supporting Hoosier Veteran Democrats:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vets4indiana

Today is the last day to register to to vote. Early voting begins tomorrow, October 8th, through November 5. https://indianavoters.in.gov/

#veteransforindiana #indianaveterans #hoosierveterans #hoosiersemocrats #democrats #vote #gotv #hoosiers #indiana #election2024 #vfi #pac #voteforvets #votevetsel #votevets #iloveindiana #veterans #veteran #LoveIndy #notmeus #indy #indyveteran #fyp #viral #politics #veteranssupportingveterans #johnsoncounty

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Veterans for Indiana is proud to endorse Ed DeLaney! Please help us support Ed, Veterans for Indiana, and future endorsed candidates by sharing this and future posts as well as liking following our candidates. To donate to VFI, and support our mission of supporting Hoosier Veteran Democrats: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vets4indiana Today is the last day to register to to vote. Early voting begins tomorrow, October 8th, through November 5. https://indianavoters.in.gov/ #veteransforindiana #indianaveterans #hoosierveterans #hoosiersemocrats #democrats #vote #gotv #hoosiers #indiana #election2024 #vfi #pac #voteforvets #votevetsel #votevets #iloveindiana #veterans #veteran #LoveIndy #notmeus #indy #indyveteran #fyp #viral #politics #veteranssupportingveterans #johnsoncounty

Happy Father’s Day!

Thank you to all of our fathers - and especially thank you to those who serve in the United States Military and those who have helped raise our military heroes!

#FathersDay #indianawarmemorials #thankfulforourveterans

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Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all of our fathers - and especially thank you to those who serve in the United States Military and those who have helped raise our military heroes! #FathersDay #indianawarmemorials #thankfulforourveterans

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army.

Did you know the Army was created before our nation declared independence? Our Nation`s Army has seen it all from the Revolutionary War through today! Thank you!

#USArmy #IndianaWarMemorials #ArmyStrong #Thiswelldefend

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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army. Did you know the Army was created before our nation declared independence? Our Nation's Army has seen it all from the Revolutionary War through today! Thank you! #USArmy #IndianaWarMemorials #ArmyStrong #Thiswelldefend

On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a singular flag for the Continental Army. For the first time the Thirteen Colonies had a single flag under which to fight the British.

The first "American" flag consisted of thirteen white and red stripes, signifying the thirteen colonies and thirteen white stars in blue "representing a new constellation."

Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has a reproduction of the “Betsy Ross Flag” on display? The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free!

#FlagDay #UShistory #Indianawarmemorials

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On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a singular flag for the Continental Army. For the first time the Thirteen Colonies had a single flag under which to fight the British. The first "American" flag consisted of thirteen white and red stripes, signifying the thirteen colonies and thirteen white stars in blue "representing a new constellation." Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has a reproduction of the “Betsy Ross Flag” on display? The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free! #FlagDay #UShistory #Indianawarmemorials

Have you visited University Park this summer? University Park has plenty of benches and picnic tables and is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon outside in Downtown Indy this summer!

#Visitindy
#DowntownIndy #HistoricalIndianapolis #IndianaWarMemorials

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Have you visited University Park this summer? University Park has plenty of benches and picnic tables and is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon outside in Downtown Indy this summer! #Visitindy #DowntownIndy #HistoricalIndianapolis #IndianaWarMemorials

Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day - in 1944 - more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline on the beaches of Normandy.

The sacrifices made by the Allied troops that day allowed for more than 100,000 service members to join the difficult struggle across Europe, eventually leading to an Allied victory.

Learn more about D-Day and the many Hoosiers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Indiana War Memorials Museum open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

#DDay #WWIIHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

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Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day - in 1944 - more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline on the beaches of Normandy. The sacrifices made by the Allied troops that day allowed for more than 100,000 service members to join the difficult struggle across Europe, eventually leading to an Allied victory. Learn more about D-Day and the many Hoosiers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Indiana War Memorials Museum open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! #DDay #WWIIHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

Today the Battle of Midway began in 1942. The Battle was a turning point in the Pacific during WWII.

Did you know Raymond A Spruance, the commander of the U.S. naval forces, was raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School? Learn more about Admiral Spruance and other Hoosiers who served in World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum open Wednesday through Sunday between 9am and 5pm. Admission is free!

#BattleofMidway #IndianaWarMemorials #WWII

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Today the Battle of Midway began in 1942. The Battle was a turning point in the Pacific during WWII. Did you know Raymond A Spruance, the commander of the U.S. naval forces, was raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School? Learn more about Admiral Spruance and other Hoosiers who served in World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum open Wednesday through Sunday between 9am and 5pm. Admission is free! #BattleofMidway #IndianaWarMemorials #WWII

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