Landmark for Peace Memorial

The Landmark for Peace Memorial is a sculpture made of bronze and weathering steel located in a park in Indianapolis that features two bronze portraits facing each other from opposite steel walls. A reflective pathway connects the two sides and displays engraved text related to the historical significance of the location.

A prominent political figure gave an impromptu speech here shortly after a tragedy in 1968 that made the location historically significant. The memorial was later built to honor this moment and its lasting impact on the nation.

The memorial shows the bond between two leaders who shaped the civil rights movement and draws visitors who pause to reflect on their shared ideals. People use this space to remember the importance of unity and peaceful resistance during challenging times.

The site is easy to access and invites walking and lingering, with plenty of space to move around the steel walls and sculptures. Visitors should allow time to read the engraved inscriptions in order to fully understand the message of the memorial.

The memorial came from a national design competition where more than 50 artists submitted their ideas. The winning concept features two incomplete figures reaching toward each other, symbolizing how human efforts remain imperfect yet striving.