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USS Indianapolis National Memorial

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Memorial park

Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of USS Indianapolis National Memorial

Sabrina Allen

I wanted to see this war memorial ever since I heard of it. It was beautiful. It's located next to a canal and the memorial is surprisingly interesting learning about this ship and it's crew. Definitely check it out.😊 …

Mark Petrison

An emotionally moving memorial site, imo. A highly condensed summary of the main narrative inscription reads: "THE WORLD'S FIRST OPERATIONAL ATOMIC BOMB WAS DELIVERED BY THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS TO THE ISLAND OF TINIAN ON 26 JULY 1945... THEN... ON 30 JULY 1945 SHE WAS HIT BY TWO TORPEDOES... OF THE 1196 ABOARD, ABOUT 900 MADE IT INTO THE WATER IN THE TWELVE MINUTES BEFORE SHE SANK... SHARK ATTACKS BEGAN WITH SUNRISE OF THE FIRST DAY AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE MEN WERE PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM THE WATER... ALMOST FIVE DAYS LATER... THE SURVIVORS WERE ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERED... OF THE 900 MADE IT INTO THE WATER ONLY 317 REMAINED ALIVE. AFTER ALMOST FIVE DAYS OF CONSTANT SHARK ATTACKS, STARVATION, TERRIBLE THIRST, SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE AND THEIR WOUNDS THE MEN OF THE INDIANAPOLIS WERE AT LAST RESCUED FROM THE SEA."

Kevin Keegan

Beautiful monument to the crew of the USS Indianapolis. Tasteful and moving to read the story of the ship. Beyond the story in Quint's JAWS film.

Phil Mulder

I love military history. Seeing the monument for the USS Indianapolis was truly humbling. To learn a brief history of the ship made the journey even better. To know the USS Indianapolis was the flag ship of the 5th fleet and earned 10 Battle Stars is something I will not forget. Seeing the ships bell is at the Indiana War memorial was a treat not expected.

Fred Long

It's a beautiful park right off the canal.My girlfriend and I were visiting from San Diego and found it was a wonderful place to stroll through. There is a zoo however it wasn't open when we pass by. Maybe it was a little early in the morning. But the canal and river area are both very beautiful.

Stacy Whitehead

Well represented memorial with pic of ship and its history. A LONG list of names who sacrificed for our country on its last voyage when it was sunk and an accounting of this event engraved at the memorial. I visited this memorial after listening to an outstanding account of this ships last voyage on Audible entitled “Indianapolis”. What a story these men have to tell and few have heard! There’s a playground just next to memorial or walk down the man-made canal.

Leslie

A beautiful monument. My great grandfather died on this ship. Nearby is a beautiful playground.

Kirk Tower

These pictures are actually of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes the gorgeous and beautiful Canal Walk. Include some pictures from the state fair that's held in Indianapolis right outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city, and area businesses, along with the entire Indianapolis, Indiana Community have come together and made a beautiful, welcoming, and unique downtown area. They have horse-drawn carriage, to peddling beer bars smiley. :-) :-)

Jack Phillips

This is a beautiful but small memorial. A memory that should not be forgotten. The story is very powerful. Take the time while visiting the Canal and remember.

Kathryn Hershey

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Nate Chertack

Small but important memorial to the last naval vessel lost during WWII. The memorial tells the story of the USS Indianapolis, including its accomplishments prior to its sinking. It's very tasteful, and in a great location near the canal.

Mark Haywood

Definitely worth paying your respects to the men who endured so much. If you don't know the story, look it up, or better yet visit the monument on the Canal Walk.

Steve Francia

Poignant memorial. Beautiful space as well.

Charlie Fitzu

Beautiful setting, beautiful memorial! I think it's wonderful that it has the crewmembers names so that visitors can etch the names of their family or friends.

lokesh joshi

Wonderful place to spend time with family and friends.

Kim Brastrom

Very respectful and informative Memorial. A must see when in Indianapolis.

Rock She'll

The USS National memorial was super clean and very well enlightened. I spend some good time there.

Doug Jellel

Always appreciate monuments to those who served.

Misti White

My first time and it was very enjoyable.

James Klyn

Beautiful how the built it along with the canal walk

Dan Suspencer

Moving. Very informative. Just WOW, to all the heroes of the Indy.

allen englert

A beautiful historical monument to the men lost on the USN Indianapolis. Next to beautiful canal walk and a playground for older kids.

Tiffany Pulkowski

Very interesting! Has great information on the story and events!

Garrett Morgan

A beautiful trail to walk/bike/ride/anything on! It is apparent that a lot of people use this trail but it never feels crowded. Makes for a great Sunday walking location.

Allen Karns

Great meeting place in the city for outdoor adventure with friends. There's always someone around when I'm there. Latenight it gets dark in places, lighting is limited. Sidewalk has plenty of light.

Amanda Thompson

Such a beautiful place to take a break while walking.

Michael Taylor

Great views really peaceful park area on the canal. Great if you want to stop while walking the canal. 2 gyms and a stop for pokemon as well.

TheRavenfish9

Beautiful park with a new park for kids. Safe place to hang out with the family during the day. Restaurants on the canal walk and a cute gelato shop.

ted breen

A very well done memorial tribute in an area with plenty of foot traffic attention. A true gem so we the free citizens of this country never forget the unselfish sacrifices of so many.

Bumble Bee ZZZ's

Beautiful memorial. Glad to see the history being kept alive. On a beautiful canal walk great little stop if you're already in the area

Amanda J. Hardesty

A small memorial along the canal, it tells the very detailed story of the last few days of the USS Indianapolis and her crew. Definitely worth a minute of your time.

Laura greif

Beautiful tribute of all who have fallen

Debbie Giardini

Beautiful honor monument. Park there is fantastic for kids. A great spot to sit or picnic at

Ryan Sullivan

Memorial honoring those surviving and lost to a crucial turn in WWII.

Jeff Eason

A tastefully modest marker commemorating the US Navy heavy cruiser named after the Circle City. Three panels detail the ships' history from its initial launch, and pre-War assignments through WWII and its final mission, delivering the first atomic weapon to the island of Tinian. Just 4 days later, the ship was sunk by a Japanese submarine. The memorial focuses on the historical effect of the mission on ending the war so the observer must continue elsewhere to research and learn 879 of the 1196 man crew which were lost in the sinking. The terrible story of the conditions those sailors endured has been recounted in film and books - but their sacrifice and that of their their shipmates through the pre-war years is a well-earned point of pride and remembrance for the city.The memorial is well-kept and well-visited.

Scott Sheets

Relatives of Richard Eugene Houck, survivor. RIP Uncle Gene... Gone but not forgotten!

Tennesseehillbilly

This memorial is for all the soldiers whom perished and survived the sinking of the fastest heavy cruiser in the fleet at the time...among those who perished was my grandfather...

David Warstler

Great memories of the military service members who served are listed on this memorial panels. Enjoy your time looking at this memorial with your family and friends.

Daryl Shook

Honored memorial for the namesake ship of the City. It's location on the canal is perfect for stopping buy to pay homage to those who lost their lives for valiantly serving their country all those years ago.

Melinda Jonas

This memorial is a wonderful tribute to the last crew to sail on the U.S.S. Indianapolis. The surrounding area on the canal is lovely and peaceful.

Joshua Smedley

Love the canal, best pace to chill, be that someone, and learn about some history, where else can you do that! And that's not the half, rent boats, thrikes, get some grub to

Audra McClelland

Great open space on the canal. Our fitness groups meet up there and practice during the warm months.

Christian Alexander

Great place to walk but I just went there over the weekend and there were 2 shootings from teens, walk during the day or if you must at night have a partner with

Jeremy R Huffman

I have lived in Indiana since 2006 and truly love it here and believe we have one of the best cities around I love downtown Indianapolis it's so nice here.

Brian Lake

My grandfather was on the ship as it sank. It was a good way to pay honor and respect to those who lost their lives on the Indy.

Tari Johnson

Beautiful place to visit-the Shrine upstairs is a must see. The museum is downstairs and very interesting.

Stacy Cummings

I took a veteran's group from a senior living community here. They loved it!

MAJic J

What a fitting Memorial to these veterans and the survivors. Really nice place down along the Canal Walk.

jose barrett

Very nice place to take a long walk or bike ride, beautiful view

Lisa Massey

This is a moving & informative memorial located along side the downtown Indy canal. There is setting available & It is located immediately down from an entrance.

COZETTA HERRON

Beautiful monument on the canal. Beautiful setting. Great place to take a stroll or run.

Joe Diaz

Salute...rest in peace ,Brother s.. Beautiful setting on the downtown canal.Kids park is an added ➕.

Anna Courtade

Super pretty walk. Cute little playground for the kids.

Simón Ruiz

Educational monument to our military past in a beautiful public space on the canal, along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Bridgett Lange

The Canal Walk was the best part of my road trip. I highly recommend the canal walk!

Luke Forsee

Nice little park and monument. Great setting with fountain and places to sit.

Matt Clark

Love the area. Apartments look very nice in the area. Easy access to everything you need in the area

Jeni Harrison

This is a beautiful and touching memorial to the hundreds of lives lost at sea on a historical vessel.

jesse “Blue” crabtree

Nice place to get out an get some fresh air downtown with some cool things to look at along the way

John Townsend

Fitting memorial for a tragic event.

Russ Wajda

Very moving experience to the memorial of a great ship and her heroic crew.

Beckie Margedant

An excellent tribute to those who died on the Indianapolis, and a great meeting point on the canal.

Brendan Knapp

Cool memorial on the canal. Nothing spectacular, but worth visiting.

Aki Malaeulu

Great monument and awesome history you will learn.

Carolina Carnicelli

Great part of the canal to lay under a tree and relax and enjoy.

Jack Canter

Perfect place for a hammock and some homework. Lots of doggos here too.

Kevin King

Very nice park with river walk and play ground .

John Broadbent

Awsome, personalizes the reality of war loss of life. Located on the canal walk way

Josh Klaben-Finegold

Great hangout area during the 10 nice days a year we get!

Daniel George

Wonderful place to take a child.and let.them find out.about history

Joel Cosme, Jr

Very cool space. Talk and walk and enjoy the day here.

Holo Dustmon

It's along the Canal Walk, so it's easy to get to. I like the fact that it is prominently displayed.

Jontel Hawkins

The movie about this historical event is on Netflix starring Nicholas Cage its called "The USS Indianapolis "

HoosierChef77

Love that we honor our fallen but never forgotten brothers.

Derrick

A great tribute to the vets who served on the USS Indianapolis.

Daniel Richards

Beautiful monument

Judy Jones

Good place relax and walk or ride bike.

Karl Enroth

Beautiful Memorial to a ship and her crew who met a tragic fate.

Googlicious Bytes

ALWAYS HUMBLING...Having Served In The USMC...Semper Fidelis = ALWAYS FAITHFUL🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 …

A DeVries

Beautiful place to walk and take photos

Maria Bobadilla

Nice place to come with family and friends, eco and pet friendly

Matthew A Johnson

Its a great walk with beautiful scenery.

Janet Smith

A beautiful memorial site to remember those individuals that lost their lives.

Di Lu (Captain Henry)

Good place to visit and learn some history.

Kathy Moore

Makes me proud & yet sad to realize the sacrifices made by these young men.

Michael Yager

Very peaceful and beautiful area!

David Clegg

Great monument in a beautiful setting.

Danny Bolton

So pleased to see it in such a wonderful setting.

Ya Motha

I dont remember visiting this but it wants me to write a review so heres the review

David Northam

Beautiful memorial along a beautiful canal

m s

Amazing view, reminds me of Amsterdam.

Casey Lambert

Beautiful!! The park next to it is awesome!

Scott Haskin

Sad but fitting memorial to the brave men!

Martha Klopfenstein

Beautiful. Clean. Pleasant walk

Ciarra Hiatt

Cool monument. It was put together nice

Keenan Murray

Great views, lots to do.

Cartier Beatty

A good place to learn about Indianapolis had got it name

William Templeton

This is a simple and beautiful memorial to the USS Indianapolis.

Ann Krug

Very nice tribute to our veterans.

Michael Klemen

Did a photoshoot. Not exactly HERE but in the area of the CANAL.

Dean Conner

Quiet Space to reflect on their sacrifice!!

CoachWayne Evans

nice grassy area along the canal

Caylan Quinn

Very beautiful place to stop.

Dick Luchtman

What a magnificent, scenic memorial!

Paul Cooper (Coops)

Lovely monument to servicemen

kilfred Walley

It was eye-opening to see the disaster that happened with the Indianapolis

Brandon Clark

Got to visit grandpa today!

Dave

Interesting monument on the canal

heru widartono

good for strolling and sight seeing

Robert Schellin

Informative and well layed out

lonnie Decoteau

Never been, except on google 😎thanx …

Christi Kuehn

Awesome place to visit

Kevin G

Well done

Felix Hernandez

Very nice

Jon Getch

Very cool

Matthew Kopecky

Nice solemn setting.

Elaine Short

Must see.

Jeff Selke

Great memorial!

Matthew Mourning

Look out for pokemon players.

Ryan Smith

Interesting memorial.

Mark P

A good place to visit

Shaun Dunlap

Great place to visit

Terry Mayer

Really nice place

Karl Kolmer

Minimal parking nearby

Claire Snethen (Mags)

Thank you soldiers!

Charles Kelly

Incredibly moving.

Janine Gibbons

Nice relaxing

Sridhar Mulakaluri

Simple and elegant

Anastasia Curtis

Beautiful area

Kevin Winebar

Amazing

Jeremy “MR.THINK AND GROW RICH” Jackson

Relaxing

Lf Hedden

An amazing site

Wilfred

Great place

Sagatire Gaming

Beautiful!

William

Good place

Sanjay Majumder

Nice place

yashwanth gajji

Nice view of the canal

A. S.

(Translation) The last American ship to be sunk by the Japanese in World War II before the Japanese surrendered to the fearsome atomic bombs, but the most tragic was the crew succumbing in the Philippine Sea for five days floating being devoured by tuburoes, more than 400 soldiers were devoured, being the biggest shark attack in the history of the world !!! Fantastic memorial!! (Original) O último navio americano a ser afundado pelos japoneses na segunda guerra mundial antes de os japoneses se renderem as temíveis bombas atômicas , mas o mais trágico foi a tripulação sucumbir no mar das filipinas durante cinco dias boiando sendo devorada por tuburoes , mais de 400 militares foram devorados , sendo o maior ataque de tubarões da historia do mundo !!! Fantástico o memorial !!

oscar Malvar Vidal

(Translation) A good place to walk around and learn some history. The canal area is very good (Original) Un buen lugar para pasear y aprender algo de historia. La zona del canal esta muy bien

Tomy.S

(Translation) It's on the corner of the park. (Original) 公園の一角にあります。

Miryam Luz Martínez

(Translation) A beautiful place and conducive to gondola riding with a romantic and kind gondolier. (Original) Un bello lugar y propicio para recorrer en góndola con un romántico y amable gondolero.

Felix Reyes

(Translation) A very nice place as well as historical (Original) Un lugar muy agradable ademas de histórico

jose luis Mandujano

(Translation) Very good (Original) Muy bien

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