9 Memorial Day Monuments in Birmingham-metro area [PHOTOS + MAP]

One of America’s most solemn holidays, Memorial Day honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

In remembrance of our nation’s fallen heroes, below are photos of monuments and memorials throughout the Birmingham metro area.

Alabama Fallen Warrior Monument & Trussville Veterans Memorial Park

A beautiful obelisk and memorial surrounded by military service flags and the U.S. flag. The Trussville Veterans Memorial is located at Civitan Park in Trussville near the Cahaba River. It was dedicated in 2015. Next to it is the Alabama Fallen Warrior Monument, which was dedicated in 2022

Alabama National Cemetery

The nearly 500-acre cemetery in Montevallo adjacent to American Village is the final resting place of over 10,000 veterans.

Alabama Veterans Memorial Park

Operated by the City of Mountain Brook, the 23 foot by 46 foot Hall of Honor displays the names of Alabama’s veterans, from all branches of service, who died during active duty in 20th and 21st Century wars. The wars include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan. Names of over 11,000 Alabamians lost to war are engraved.

Avondale Park

At Avondale Park, between the two baseball fields is a World War II monument that begins with the words, “Lest we forget.”

Birmingham Rainbow Viaduct

The Rainbow viaduct on Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. was the first overpass that connects Southside Birmingham to downtown. It was named in 1919 as a tribute to Alabama’s famous 167th Infantry of the Rainbow Division. Nearly a decade ago, the monument was restored thanks to civic leaders and I Believe in Birmingham.

Gardendale Veterans Memorial

Located at 1304 Main St, Gardendale, AL 35071 – this memorial features a cannon and a ship’s anchor, various plaques and monuments, and a small parking area. An American flag on a 20-foot pole is the centerpiece of the park. Five granite benches representing each major war involving American troops surround the granite marker.

Kelly Ingram Park

Two monuments reside at the park. The first honoring Osmond Kelly Ingram, Birmingham resident who was the first sailor killed in World War I and Julius Elsberry who was the first black soldier killed in World War II.

Leeds Veterans Memorial

Located at 1159 Montevallo Rd within Leeds Memorial Park, the Veterans Memorial honors the “The Unknown Soldier – local POWs and soldiers missing in action.

North Jefferson Veterans Memorial

Dedicated in 1995, the North Jefferson Veterans Memorial is located off Hwy 31 in Fultondale. Accoding to Waymarking.com the memorial was placed at the site by American Legion Post 255.

Local Memorial Day events

American Village and the Alabama National Cemetery are holding special ceremonie today. 

In remembrance of Memorial Day, visit a park and monument near you.

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