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...
Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship
Fairview Park Tennis Complex • Jun 08 – Jun 14 @ 10AM
Professional tennis returns to Decatur June 8–14, 2026! Watch world-class athletes from more than 20 countries compete at Fairview Tennis Complex in this exciting USTA Pro…
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Stryper at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Jun 18 @ 7PM
Get ready for a night of heavenly metal as Stryper storms the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!
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The Frontmen at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Jun 20 @ 7PM
Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, unforgettable harmonies, and pure 90s country nostalgia as The Frontmen take the stage at the Devon!
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