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Honor American Veterans with Bricks of Honor

Why do we place bricks? When men and women protect our freedom, will we stand ready to place a marker of their courage and strength?

Bricks of Honor are lasting tributes that honor the memory of individual American veterans. All the bricks are located on the circle surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Your contribution provides a visual demonstration of your commitment to the brave men and women who have guarded our freedom for generations.

A brick can be purchased for $125. Each brick represents a tax deductible charitable contribution. It will be engraved with the service member’s name, rank, branch of service and dates of service. Bricks are prepared and installed on a quarterly basis, as weather permits.

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Any past or present member of any American military branch with honorable service is eligible to have a brick placed commemorating their service.

Bricks may be purchased by anyone or any organization.

  • Bricks are specially protected, ensuring that engravings make a lasting impression throughout time.
  • You may request the location on the circle where you would like the brick before it is placed.
  • Friends and family can participate in a pre-scheduled ceremony in downtown Indianapolis, when the brick is installed.
  • Souvenir Bricks of Honor may be purchased for $50. Souvenir bricks (3 x 1.5 x .5 inches) serve as mementos for service member families and provide a constant reminder of the brick set on the circle.
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Find the location of veteran bricks

To find the brick of a particular veteran, search by the name of the veteran listed on the brick. The locator tool will provide you with the quadrant where the brick is installed. Quadrants are identified on the map at the bottom of the page or downloaded below.

Please note, bricks are installed on a quarterly basis, weather permitting, so if your search is unsuccessful, please check back again or email bricksofhonor@indianawarmemorials.org.

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Veterans Memorial Plaza, once known as Obelisk Square, is located in the center of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, a block north of the Indiana War Memorial.

Sitting in the center of the Plaza is the 100-foot Obelisk bordered by flagpoles bearing the flags of each of the 50 states to the east and west.

Veterans Memorial Plaza is a great, welcoming greenspace in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. The park is open from dawn to dusk all year round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors in the busy city!

#IndianaWarMemorials
#DowntownIndy
#VisitIndy

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Veterans Memorial Plaza, once known as Obelisk Square, is located in the center of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, a block north of the Indiana War Memorial. Sitting in the center of the Plaza is the 100-foot Obelisk bordered by flagpoles bearing the flags of each of the 50 states to the east and west. Veterans Memorial Plaza is a great, welcoming greenspace in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. The park is open from dawn to dusk all year round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors in the busy city! #IndianaWarMemorials #DowntownIndy #VisitIndy

Veterans Memorial Plaza, once known as Obelisk Square, is located in the center of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, a block north of the Indiana War Memorial.

Sitting in the center of the Plaza is the 100-foot Obelisk bordered by flagpoles bearing the flags of each of the 50 states to the east and west.

Veterans Memorial Plaza is a great, welcoming greenspace in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. The park is open from dawn to dusk all year round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors in the busy city!

#IndianaWarMemorials
#DowntownIndy
#VisitIndy

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Veterans Memorial Plaza, once known as Obelisk Square, is located in the center of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, a block north of the Indiana War Memorial. Sitting in the center of the Plaza is the 100-foot Obelisk bordered by flagpoles bearing the flags of each of the 50 states to the east and west. Veterans Memorial Plaza is a great, welcoming greenspace in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. The park is open from dawn to dusk all year round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors in the busy city! #IndianaWarMemorials #DowntownIndy #VisitIndy

On this day in 1775, following an unordered shot, the American Revolution began in Massachusetts.

While much of the Revolution took place on the east coast, Fort Sackville, in what is now Vincennes, Indiana, was a turning point for the revolution in the west.

Learn more about the Siege of Sackville at the Indiana War Memorial Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday between 9a.m. and 5p.m. Admission is free!

#IndianaWarMemorials #SiegeofSackville

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On this day in 1775, following an unordered shot, the American Revolution began in Massachusetts. While much of the Revolution took place on the east coast, Fort Sackville, in what is now Vincennes, Indiana, was a turning point for the revolution in the west. Learn more about the Siege of Sackville at the Indiana War Memorial Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday between 9a.m. and 5p.m. Admission is free! #IndianaWarMemorials #SiegeofSackville

On this day, in 1945, Ernie Pyle died in the Pacific near the end of World War II.

Ernie Pyle was born in Dana, Indiana and was a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and war correspondent. He left a legacy of war stories about ordinary American soldiers who fought during WWII.

Learn more about Ernie Pyle at the Indiana War Memorials Museum; open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

#Indianamilitaryhistory #ErniePyle #IndianaWarMemorials

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On this day, in 1945, Ernie Pyle died in the Pacific near the end of World War II. Ernie Pyle was born in Dana, Indiana and was a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and war correspondent. He left a legacy of war stories about ordinary American soldiers who fought during WWII. Learn more about Ernie Pyle at the Indiana War Memorials Museum; open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. #Indianamilitaryhistory #ErniePyle #IndianaWarMemorials

Put your green thumb to the test and join the Plant and Tend volunteer group at the Indiana War Memorial Parks this summer!

To volunteer your time helping beautify Indiana War Memorials Historic District parks, please visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/donate/volunteer/

#IndianaWarMemorials
#DowntownIndy

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Put your green thumb to the test and join the Plant and Tend volunteer group at the Indiana War Memorial Parks this summer! To volunteer your time helping beautify Indiana War Memorials Historic District parks, please visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/donate/volunteer/ #IndianaWarMemorials #DowntownIndy

On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia. This brought an end to the U.S. Civil War after more than 500,000 American deaths.

Did you know the Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is now open in the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Visit the exhibit and see artifacts that have been transferred from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as well as artifacts that have never before been on display. The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a to 5p. Admission is free!

#Indianasbestkeptsecret #Indianawarmemorials #VisityIndy

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On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia. This brought an end to the U.S. Civil War after more than 500,000 American deaths. Did you know the Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is now open in the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Visit the exhibit and see artifacts that have been transferred from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as well as artifacts that have never before been on display. The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a to 5p. Admission is free! #Indianasbestkeptsecret #Indianawarmemorials #VisityIndy

The U.S. entered World War I in April of 1917, soon after Corporal James Bethel Gresham of Evansville, Indiana traveled to France and fought under General John J. Pershing. Corporal Gresham was the first American soldier to be killed.

Learn more about the life and death of Corporal Gresham: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/04/09/the-first-to-fall/?fbclid=IwAR1PeiixMCT_ozYN0-Eb69dtKJc9x_EhFBlfOO2vm-F2VKdiYIcy7uwGAls

#IndianaMilitaryHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

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The U.S. entered World War I in April of 1917, soon after Corporal James Bethel Gresham of Evansville, Indiana traveled to France and fought under General John J. Pershing. Corporal Gresham was the first American soldier to be killed. Learn more about the life and death of Corporal Gresham: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/04/09/the-first-to-fall/?fbclid=IwAR1PeiixMCT_ozYN0-Eb69dtKJc9x_EhFBlfOO2vm-F2VKdiYIcy7uwGAls #IndianaMilitaryHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

On this day in 1917 the United States, led by President Woodrow Wilson, joined the Allied forces against Germany in World War I. Did you know the Indiana War Memorial was built to honor the Veterans of the Great War?

Learn more about the Hoosier veterans who fought in World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free!

#IndianaWarMemorial #HoosierVeterans #WWI

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On this day in 1917 the United States, led by President Woodrow Wilson, joined the Allied forces against Germany in World War I. Did you know the Indiana War Memorial was built to honor the Veterans of the Great War? Learn more about the Hoosier veterans who fought in World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free! #IndianaWarMemorial #HoosierVeterans #WWI
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