United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence

Name: United Nations Peace Plaza
Address: Independence, United States

#12 among attractions in Independence

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The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N. General Secretary Kofi Annan on April 25, 2003, and is described by its creators as "the only memorial in the world to those persons serving in the Peacekeeping Forces of the United Nations". The 12.5-foot statue is named "Girl with Dove" by its sculptor, Tom Corbin, and in 2003, a four-foot miniature was gifted to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. ()

Coordinates: 39°5'27"N, 94°25'44"W

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United Nations Peace Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Community of Christ Temple, Temple Lot, Truman Home.

1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence
25 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S.
~790 ftE
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
4 min walk • The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ.
~280 ftE
Church, Temple
Temple Lot, Independence
2 min walk • The Temple Lot, located in Independence, Missouri, is the first site to be dedicated for the construction of a temple in the Latter Day Saint movement. The area was dedicated on August 3, 1831, by the movement's founder, Joseph Smith Jr. and purchased on December 19, 1831, by...
~1930 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Truman Home, Independence
10 min walk • The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
34 min walk • The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion is located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1881 for businessman Harvey M. Vaile, it is a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
20 min walk • The Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House in Independence, Missouri, United States is a building constructed in 1859 to serve as a county jail for Jackson County, Missouri. It served in this capacity until 1933, when it was decommissioned and replaced with another structure.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Leila's Hair Museum, Independence
34 min walk • Leila's Hair Museum was a museum in Independence, Missouri that displays examples of hair art dating back to the 17th century.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
18 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Office and Courtroom was the office used by Harry S. Truman during his early political years. It is located in the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.
~700 ftSE
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
4 min walk • The Independence Visitors' Center is a visitors' center owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Independence, Missouri.
~430 ftSE
Museum
Auditorium, Independence
3 min walk • The Auditorium is a house of worship and office building located on the greater Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri. The Auditorium is part of the headquarters complex of Community of Christ which also includes the Independence Temple.
~510 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Stone Church, Independence
3 min walk • The Community of Christ Stone Church is a historic place of worship at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, United States. The limestone building is north across the street from the Church of Christ headquarters and diagonally opposite the Community of Christ Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United Nations Peace Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Temple Lot, Independence (2 min walk), Auditorium, Independence (3 min walk), Stone Church, Independence (3 min walk), LDS Visitors Center, Independence (4 min walk).

How to get to United Nations Peace Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to United Nations Peace Plaza:

Bus

Lexington at Walnut • Lines: 24 (1 min walk)
Crysler at Elm • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)

Train

Independence (7 min walk)