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Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle

1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 | view on map
317-232-7615
http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/kade/soldiers.html

The monument is located on Monument Circle in the center of downtown and has come to symbolize the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

Designed by Bruno Schmitz and constructed between 1887 and 1902, this limestone monument includes sculptures by Rudolf Schwartz (who created the figures on the structure's sides), George Brewster (who created the figure of Victory that caps the monument, as well as two astragals) and Nicolaus Geiger (who created the Army astragal).

A statue of Civil War-era governor Oliver P. Morton, created by Franklin Simmons, preceded the monument and was incorporated into its construction. John H. Mahoney then created three other similarly scaled figures (General George Rogers Clark, Governor William Henry Harrison and Governor James Whitcomb), to reflect Indiana's participation in earlier conflicts.

The Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is housed in the lower level. Observation level is 330 steps up or take the elevator to step 290.


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Hours and Costs

Open Fri.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

500 Festival Memorial Service presented by Rolls-Royce
05/24/2013

Cathedral Women's Strawberry Festival
06/13/2013

Haunted Indianapolis Downtown Ghost Walk (June)
06/28/2013

India Day
08/11/2013

Motorcycles on Meridian
08/16/2013 to 08/18/2013

Haunted Indianapolis Downtown Ghost Walk (August)
08/16/2013

NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals FanFest and Press Conference
08/28/2013

Circle of Lights
11/29/2013 to 01/06/2014

Circle of Lights Tree Lighting
11/29/2013

What's Nearby?

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Hotels
  1. Columbia ClubColumbia ClubSince 1924, this distinguished, 97-room private club has faced Monument Circle in...more
  2. Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre HotelSheraton Indianapolis City Centre HotelLocated on Monument Circle, this 374-room hotel in the heart of the...more
  3. Conrad IndianapolisConrad IndianapolisFrom the heated front drive, through the marble and crystal lobby, to...more
  4. Hilton Garden Inn DowntownHilton Garden Inn DowntownThe full service, 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is located in...more
  5. Embassy Suites Indianapolis DowntownEmbassy Suites Indianapolis DowntownOur all suite hotel near Indianapolis Motor Speedway includes newly renovated and...more
  6. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & SuitesHilton Indianapolis Hotel & SuitesThis luxury hotel's 332 rooms include 177 of the largest suites in...more
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  8. Hampton Inn DowntownHampton Inn DowntownLocated directly across Meridian Street from the Circle Centre mall, the Hampton...more
  9. Canterbury HotelCanterbury HotelAfternoon tea served Tues.-Sat. at four o'clock. Expect special service during your...more
  10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis - DowntownHomewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis - DowntownThis all-suite property features 92 suites with fully equipped kitchens, free high-speed...more
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Restaurants
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  2. Moxie on Mass AveMoxie on Mass AveInnovative hair salon in the Arts District of Mass Ave.more
  3. Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War MuseumColonel Eli Lilly Civil War MuseumLocated in the lower level of The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in...more
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