Texas World War II Memorial

The Texas World War II Memorial is a 17-foot granite column topped with a bronze wreath of oak leaves and wheat on the Capitol grounds. The structure stands among other monuments and can be reached from multiple walking paths connecting the legislative buildings.

The memorial honors over 830,000 Texans who served in World War II, of whom 22,000 died between 1941 and 1945. It was created to preserve the memory of these sacrifices and the state's wartime contribution.

The bronze wreath displays oak and wheat elements that symbolize Texas strength and farming traditions during wartime. Visitors can examine these symbols up close and appreciate how local heritage shaped the memorial's design.

The memorial stands on the Capitol grounds and is freely accessible to visitors during daylight hours. It sits on level ground and is easy to reach, even for those with limited mobility.

The memorial follows the same design as the Texas pillar at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., creating a direct link between local and national remembrance. This connecting element allows visitors to recognize similarities across different memorial sites.