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Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle
Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle
Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle
Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle

Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle

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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.


Hours and Costs

Open Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Haunted Indianapolis Downtown Ghost Walk
09/18/2010

Haunted Indianapolis Downtown Ghost Walk
10/22/2010

Haunted Indianapolis Downtown Ghost Walk
10/30/2010

Circle of Lights
11/26/2010 to 01/07/2011

Circle of Lights Tree Lighting
11/26/2010

500 Festival Kick-Off to May
05/04/2011

Indy 500: Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day
05/15/2011

500 Festival Memorial Service
05/27/2011

Izod Fan Party and Concert
05/28/2011

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
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  2. Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre HotelSheraton Indianapolis City Centre HotelLocated on Monument Circle, this 374-room hotel in the heart of the...more
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  3. Conrad IndianapolisConrad IndianapolisIn 2009, the Conrad Indianapolis was rated as the best hotel in...more
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  4. Hilton Garden Inn DowntownHilton Garden Inn DowntownThe 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Downtown overlooks Monument Circle, in the precise...more
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  5. Embassy Suites Hotel DowntownEmbassy Suites Hotel DowntownOur all suite hotel near Indianapolis Motor Speedway includes newly renovated and...more
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  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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  7. Hyatt Regency IndianapolisHyatt Regency IndianapolisFind the level of service you've come to expect from Hyatt at...more
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  8. Hampton Inn DowntownHampton Inn DowntownLocated directly across Meridian Street from the Circle Centre mall, the Hampton...more
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  9. Canterbury HotelCanterbury HotelEvening turndown service. Chocolate truffles left on your pillow. And afternoon tea...more
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  10. Omni Severin HotelOmni Severin HotelBuilt as a luxury hotel in 1913, the completely renovated, 424-room Omni...more
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  11. 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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