The Majestic Soldiers & Sailors Monument: A Tribute to Valor

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from Morgan-Monroe State Forest, exit the forest via the main entrance onto IN-37 N. Continue on IN-37 N for approximately 17 miles, then take the exit toward I-465 N. Merge onto I-465 N and continue for about 5 miles. Take exit 38 for I-65 S toward Louisville. After about 4 miles, take exit 113A for I-70 E toward Dayton. Continue on I-70 E for about 6 miles, then take exit 83A for Meridian St. Turn left onto N Meridian St, then right onto E Washington St. Continue straight until you reach Monument Circle. The Soldiers & Sailors Monument will be on your left at 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by checking the local bus schedules at the nearest transit stop in Morgan-Monroe State Forest. You may need to take a bus to Bloomington, Indiana, which is approximately 15 miles away. From Bloomington, take a bus operated by Bloomington Transit to the downtown Indianapolis area. Once you reach downtown, you can either walk or take a local bus to reach Monument Circle. The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is located at 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Be sure to check the schedule for bus times and any fare costs; typically, a one-way fare is around $1.75.