Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

monument, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

July 16, 2026

Quick Summary

The Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a prominent landmark located in the center of Indianapolis, Indiana. It stands at 284.5 feet (87 meters) tall and is situated at Monument Circle, the heart of the city's planned layout. The monument was completed in 1901 and is part of the larger Indiana War Memorial Plaza, which honors the state's war dead. Indianapolis itself is a major transportation hub and a center for commerce, industry, and culture in the Midwest.1

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

2 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Indianapolis
The contemporary city
5-foot (87-metre) Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. The Indiana War Memorial Plaza (1927) is a five-block area just to the north that honours the state’s war dead and includes the American Legion National Headquarters building. The State Capitol (1878–88), just west of the circle, is constructed of…
Read More
5-foot (87-metre) Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. The Indiana War Memorial Plaza (1927) is a five-block area just to the north that honours the state’s war dead and includes the American Legion National Headquarters building. The State Capitol (1878–88), just west of the circle, is constructed of…
Read More