Ohio Holocaust and Liberators Memorial

The Ohio Holocaust and Liberators Memorial consists of two bronze panels rising 18 feet (5.5 meters) high with irregularly angled edges that form a six-pointed star through their central meeting point. The site spans about 1,000 square feet with limestone walkways between graduated stone walls and benches for visitors to sit.

Governor John Kasich initiated the memorial project in 2011 to honor Holocaust survivors and Ohio soldiers who liberated concentration camps in 1945. The site was created to document the connection between communities at home and the soldiers who participated in these rescue operations.

The memorial features inscriptions honoring Jewish victims alongside prisoners of war, ethnic minorities, and other persecuted groups under Nazi rule. These inscriptions reflect how remembrance extends beyond a single community to encompass different forms of persecution.

The memorial is located on the Ohio Statehouse grounds in Columbus and is easily accessible to foot traffic. The site has open walkways and seating areas, allowing visitors to move at their own pace and spend time in reflection.

The bronze panels feature embossed text sharing an account from an Auschwitz survivor. This creates a direct link between visitors and firsthand experiences from someone who endured the camps.

Location: Columbus

GPS coordinates: 39.96047,-82.99939

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44