Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk, Harrisburg

#40 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk is an obelisk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania erected from 1866 to 1876 as a tribute to Dauphin County’s Civil War soldiers. Influenced by the classic Roman/Egyptian architecture and not unlike the Washington Monument, it was originally erected in the middle of a park located at the North Second and State Streets intersection of downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It stands 110 feet high, weighs over 600 tons, and was cut from stone taken from the banks of the nearby Susquehanna River. A stone plaque is inscribed: "To the soldiers of Dauphin County who gave their lives for the life of the Union in the suppression of the rebellion 1861-1865. Erected by their fellow citizens." ()

Coordinates: 40°15'47"N, 76°53'12"W

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Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

~1000 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
5 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~1600 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
8 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
~260 ftN
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
2 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
~1770 ftSE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
9 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
~1090 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
6 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.4 miE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
12 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~1850 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
0.5 miN
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
13 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
~1840 ftSE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
9 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1910 ftN
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
10 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
10 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg (2 min walk), William R. Griffith House, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg (5 min walk), State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dauphin County Veteran's Memorial Obelisk:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (10 min walk)
Harrisburg (12 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (13 min walk)