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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...

16th Annual Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11

Central Park •  Sep 08 @ 8AM

16th Annual "Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11" theme of the day will be Honor our Heroes!

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Lauren Alaina at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Sep 12 @ 7PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records powerhouse Lauren Alaina at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, IL!

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All American Throwbacks at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Sep 14 @ 7PM

Get ready to rock out at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, IL with All American Throwbacks!

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