Soldiers & Sailors Monument

Nestled in the heart of Monument Circle in Cleveland, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was built in honor of the veterans of the American Revolution, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Built between 1888 and 1901, this beautiful monument stands 284 feet (87 meters) tall and is the largest structure of its kind in the state of Indiana. Besides the towering obelisk, the memorial also possesses an admirable collection of sculptures such as the 'War and Peace', 'Dying Soldier' and the 'Return Home' statues which convey so much more than just sentiment. The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is housed in the monument's basement.