Jersey City, New Jersey War Memorials

Korean War Veterans Memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey

Korean War Veterans Memorial

4.7

Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

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Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Jersey City honors Hudson County residents who died during the Korean War. Designed through a competition at Stevens Institute of Technology, it features a central sculpture of two soldiers—one injured, the other aiding him—flanked by three obelisks with flagstaffs. Two semi-circular walls display eighteen engraved scenes from the war. Located in Morris Canal Park near Liberty State Park, it serves as a solemn tribute to local sacrifices in the conflict.

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10/14/2024

"It is Monday, 14 October 2024, a good day to take a walk around Jersey City. Down by the Morris Canal Park is the setting for the Korean War Veteran’ Memorial. It is a nice looking memorial that is reminiscent of the Vietnam War memorial in Washington DC. The memorial is made up of a court surrounded by black granite with various photos which have been pixilated into the granite. Images of helicopters, soldiers helping each other getting to safety, and maps of the North and South Korea separated by the demilitarized zone. It is awe inspiring. It is worth a visit to get a taste of Americas role in the world. North Korea was trying to subjugate the south with the assistance of China. The US supported the South to push back the North Koreans. Accosts from the morris canal you can see the CNJRR Terminal in Liberty park, the Statue of Liberty and the Empty Space Memorial."

Katyń Memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey

Katyń Memorial

4.8

2, Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

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  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Katyn Memorial in Jersey City commemorates the 1940 Katyn Massacre where approximately 22,000 Polish officers were murdered by Soviet secret police. Designed by Polish sculptor Andrzej Pitynski, the striking 34-foot bronze statue depicts a bound and gagged soldier being stabbed in the back, symbolizing Poland's wartime betrayal. The memorial also honors Poles deported to Siberia in 1939 and later features a 9/11 plaque connecting it to local history. Its granite base contains soil from the Katyn Forest massacre site. The monument represents both World War II atrocities against Poles and the resilience of Polish-American communities in New Jersey.

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3/10/2025

"A nicely executed monument in memory of thousands of Polish victims of Stalin's crime. Great location, very popular among locals and tourists. This would help keep the memories of these crimes alive."