The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in (86.72 m) tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Recognized as one of the world’s outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. Located in the heart of downtown in Monument Circle, it was originally designed to honor Indiana’s Civil War veterans.

The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is Indiana's official memorial to the Hoosiers that served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Frontier Wars and the Spanish-American War.

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).

Monument Circle is an iconic memorial in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. For over a century, Indianapolis has been the Circle City, named in honor of downtown Indy’s Monument Circle. This circular street surrounds the proud Soldiers and Sailors Monument at the very center of the city.

Our beloved Monument Circle is the true heart of Downtown Indianapolis. Often filled with life on the lunch hour or during one of the many events that happen year round, it's truly a must-see for anyone visiting the Circle City.

A bronze sculpture of Indiana's Civil War Governor Oliver Perry Morton was placed in Circle Park. Following the Civil War, there began to be talk of a monument to honor Hoosier soldiers and sailors that would "in some important way" incorporate the Gov. Morton sculpture.

The statue of Governor Oliver Morton depicts Indiana's Civil War Governor, and a supporter of the construction of Soldiers and Sailors monument. His statue was part of the Circle Park before the Monument was erected.

This is a beautiful Monument in the center of the city. It has a nice fountain and you are able to walk around it. From the Circle, you can see the State Capitol building just down the street, check out some of the local shops, or even sit down on the …

Indianapolis devotes more acreage than any other U.S. city to honoring our nation’s fallen, and is second only to Washington, DC, in the number of war memorials. This guide showcases the patriotic spirit of Indy and the monuments and memorials that every visitor should experience.