Veterans Memorial Wall, Jacksonville

Name: Veterans Memorial Wall
Address: 1145 E Adams St, Jacksonville, 32202-1903, United States
Telephone: +1 904-630-2489

#43 among attractions in Jacksonville

Memorial, Monuments and statues

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The Veterans Memorial Wall is located at 1145 East Adams Street, adjacent to the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The quarter-million dollar monument was dedicated in November, 1995 and serves as a tribute to more than 1,500 Jacksonville area American war heroes. The outdoor memorial was promoted as "the largest of its kind" and "the only wall that honors veterans from all six branches". The 65 foot-long black granite monument contains the names of servicemen and women from World War I through Operation Desert Storm and the current war on terrorism. In front of the wall stands a torch with an eternal flame. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'27"N, 81°38'25"W

Address

1145 E Adams StMidtownJacksonville 32202-1903 United States

Contact

+1 904-630-2489

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Veterans Memorial Wall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, EverBank Field, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
30 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~930 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
EverBank Field, Jacksonville
5 min walk • TIAA Bank Field is an American football stadium located in Jacksonville, Florida, that primarily serves as the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
30 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
~1610 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
8 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1 miW
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
27 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
~870 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
5 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
28 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
30 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1670 ftS
Park
Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville
9 min walk • Metropolitan Park is a 32-acre urban waterfront park and concert venue located on the north bank of the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is projected to be the eastern terminus of the northbank Jacksonville Riverwalk.
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
24 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
1.1 miW
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
29 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Memorial Wall?

Nearby attractions include Daily's Place, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Merrill House Museum, Jacksonville (6 min walk), Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville (8 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Memorial Wall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Memorial Wall:

Bus

JTA Stadium Shuttle (9 min walk)
Bay S • Lines: 200, 4, 86, Nassau Express Select (32 min walk)

Train

Kings Avenue (26 min walk)
Riverplace (28 min walk)