Mississippi Department of Archives & History
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
War Memorial Building: A Tribute to Mississippi's Fallen
A historic landmark in Jackson, Mississippi, honoring the brave men and women who served the United States.
The War Memorial Building in Jackson, Mississippi, stands as a monument to the state's men and women who sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States. This historic building features cast aluminum doors and panels depicting battle scenes from the Battle of Ackia (1736) to the Vietnam War.
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120 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, US
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Getting There
Walking
From the Jackson Convention Center, walk north on E Pascagoula St toward N State St. Turn right onto N State St and continue for about 0.3 miles. The War Memorial Building will be on your left at 120 N State St.
Public Transport
From the Jackson Transit Center, take the Route 2 bus toward Northside Drive. Get off at the stop at N State St and E Capitol St. Walk north on N State St for about 0.2 miles, and the War Memorial Building will be on your right at 120 N State St. A single ride on JTRAN costs $1.25.
Parking
Free parking is available at the War Memorial Lot behind the building located at 120 N State Street. Several parking facilities are also available within a short walking distance of the War Memorial Building. Hourly parking rates range from $1 - $2.
Local tips
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Take time to examine the cast aluminum doors and panels depicting historical battle scenes.
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Visit the nearby Old Capitol Museum and Mississippi State Capitol to explore more of Jackson's history.
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Check out the Mississippi Museum of Art, also located in downtown Jackson.
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Located next to the Old Capitol, the War Memorial Building in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as a monument to Mississippians who have died defending the country. Designed by architect Edgar Lucian Malvaney, the building was constructed between 1939 and 1940. The building's architecture is Art Deco.The building features cast-aluminum doors and panels that showcase battle scenes beginning with the Battle of Ackia in 1736. Inside, visitors can view displays of uniforms, weapons, maps, photographs, medals of honor, and other artifacts from the battlefields of the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Sculptor Albert Rieker designed two friezes on the building.The War Memorial Building is an essential stop for anyone interested in the nation's military heritage. It is a place to reflect on the past and appreciate its significance in the present.
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