Decatur 9/11 Memorial
Nelson Park, along the Lake front, Decatur, IL 62521
Historic Sites

A locally produced memorial to 9/11 made with an actual piece of a beam from the World Trade Center.
The Port Authority awarded Decatur, IL a 13 1/2 foot I-beam from the World Trade Center. A Memorial has been built to honor this artifact. We also have constructed a Flight 93 Memorial with a piece of the downed plane as well as a buried Time Capsule.
What's happening nearby...

All Fired Up - Pat Benatar Musical Tribute at the Decatur Civic Center
Decatur Civic Center • Oct 03 @ 8PM
Get ready to rock with All Fired Up, the ultimate tribute to the legendary Pat Benatar!
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Shoreline Classic
Nelson Park • Oct 03 – Oct 05 @ 7:30AM
Lace up for the 36th Annual DRC Shoreline Classic!
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Forever Janis - Janis Joplin Musical Tribute Act at the Decatur Civic Center
Decatur Civic Center • Oct 04 @ 8PM
Experience the powerful, soulful energy of Janis Joplin with Forever Janis, a tribute celebrating her unforgettable blues-rock vocals and iconic legacy.
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