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Monuments

The Capitol Complex grounds are graced with a number of monuments, statues and memorials. Some are works of art that add beauty. Some recognize Iowans’ contributions and historical events. Others mark important occasions, people or places. Together they help tell the story of Iowa’s rich history and culture.

If you are interested in having a monument placed on the Capitol grounds, please review the information on our Site Features Policy page.

The map below plots the various monuments and sculptures on the Complex grounds. Mouse over a red circle on the map to see that monument’s name and corresponding number. A listing of the monuments is below the map. Click on the name of a monument for a picture and description.

monuments map

Cornerstone (1) Spanish-American War Trophy Cannon (2) Mortar (3) Bochumer Verein Cannon (4) V.F.W. Monument (5) G.A.R. Sundial (6) Lincoln and Tad (7) Great Seal of Iowa (8) Bicentennial Fountain (9) Pioneer Statuary Group (10) Buffalo Head Drinking Fountain (11) G.A.R. Memorial Tree (12) Bicentennial Time Capsule (13) Centennial Time Capsule (14) Soldiers and Sailors Monument (15) Allison Monument (16) American Revolution (17) Christopher Columbus (18) Submarine Memorial (19) Vietnam War Memorial (20) Purple Heart (21) Martin Luther King Tree (22) Korean War Memorial (23) Crocker Memorial (24) Memorial Bench (25) Japanese Bell and Bell House (26) Peace Pole (27) Scott’s Grave (28) G.A.R. Flagpole (29) Five Stones -- One Tree (30) WWII Memorial Plaza (31) The Pinnacle (32) Iowa "A Place to Grow" symbol (33) Peace Officers’ Memorial (34) Liberty Bell (35) Spanish-American War Monument (36) Statue of Liberty (37) Oley Nelson Memorial Tree (38) Spanish Howitzer (39) Iowa Workers Monument (40) Cosmic Seed (41) Bryant Boulder (42) Shattering Silence (43)