Philadelphia Korean War Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philadelphia Korean War Memorial |
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Veterans Day wreaths at the western facade
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| For all Korean War servicemen from Philadelphia and the four neighboring Pennsylvania counties. | |
| Established | June 22, 2002 |
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109 Spruce St.
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| Designed by | Jirair Youssefian, Vitetta Architects and Engineers |
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The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial at Penn's Landing for Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties
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Philadelphia Korean War Memorial
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located in Korean War Memorial Park
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 Philadelphia Korean War Memorial
Location in Philadelphia
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| City | Philadelphia |
The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial is a special place at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It honors more than 600 brave soldiers from the Philadelphia area who were killed in action or went missing in action during the Korean War. Their names are carved into the memorial so they will always be remembered.
This memorial was first opened on June 22, 2002. More work was done on it, and it was officially rededicated on Memorial Day, May 28, 2007. Every year, on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, special ceremonies are held here to remember these heroes.
The memorial is located in Korean War Memorial Park, which is part of the Society Hill neighborhood. It's about half a mile (0.8 km) from Independence Hall, a very famous historical site.
Design and Features
The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial was designed by Jirair Youssefian in 1992. It took about ten years to plan and raise money for the project. Construction began, and the main parts of the memorial were finished by June 2002. The rest of the design was completed in 2007 after more funding was found.
The center of the memorial has four tall columns made of black granite. Each column is about 16 feet (4.9 meters) high. On these columns, you can find the names of all the soldiers from the Philadelphia area who were lost during the Korean War. This includes those killed in action, missing in action, or prisoners of war who never returned. The names are listed by the year they were lost, from 1950 to 1953.
The memorial also features six other granite panels. These panels have information carved into them, telling the story of the war. You can see:
- Details about the main military groups involved.
- Information about important events and battles.
- Maps showing the different stages of the war.
- Pictures that were carved using lasers.
- Special markers honoring other people who helped, like the nurses of the Korean War.
In 2007, a bronze statue called The Final Farewell was added to the site. It was created by artist Lorann Jacobs. New landscaping and granite pathways were also added to make the whole memorial area even better.
Images for kids
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A wide view of the park from the west side.
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The memorial seen from the southeast.
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A close-up of the south image panel.
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A close-up of the north image panel.
