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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...

Bacon Brothers at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 15 @ 7PM

Don't miss the chance to experience the unique sound of The Bacon Brothers live!: Ballad Of The Brothers

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Billy Currington at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 20 @ 7PM

Billy Currington is an American country music singer and songwriter.

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Dogs of Society-The Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 21 @ 7PM

Experience the Ultimate Elton John Tribute with Dogs of Society!

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