Indianapolis - Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument was constructed from 1888 to 1901 and designed by Bruno Schmitz. Erected as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of the War for the Union (1861-65), it also commemorates the War with Mexico (1846-48), Indian and British Wars (1811-12), War of the Revolution and the capture of Vincennes from the British on February 25, 1779.