10 U.S. Cities With The Most War Memorials

Memorial Day Weekend is a somber opportunity to remember our nation’s fallen heroes who sacrificed everything. You may decide to pay your respects at war memorials in these cities and see other cultural and historical sites.

Cities To Honor War Veterans

These ten cities have the most war memorials:

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• Richmond, VA (17 memorials)
• Washington, D.C. (16)
• Philadelphia, PA (12)
• Newport News, VA (12)
• New York, NY (12)
• Alexandria, VA (10)
• Baltimore, MD (7)
• St. Louis, MO (5)
• Jacksonville, FL (4)
• Memphis, TN (4)

In addition to compiling the number of memorials per city, SIXT finds that New York is home to the most veteran-owned businesses, with 16,497 owners. Our nation’s capital comes second with 8,351 veteran-owned companies.

Many of the cities with the most memorials are part of the original 13 colonies, which saw plenty of action in the first century of the United States.

Featured Memorial Day Events

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For example, Richmond is home to the American Civil War Museum and the Museum of the Confederacy. This city also served as the capital of the Confederacy, and several Civil War-era battlefields nearby can be toured to honor fallen soldiers.

Washington, D.C. has war memorials for historical and contemporary conflicts, with most located on the National Mall. The city has many monuments and museums to honor the nation’s history and culture. A nationally-televised Memorial Day Parade also takes place.

Philadelphia is well-known for its role in the Revolutionary War and the Constitutional Convention. Memorial Day Weekend brings special exhibits and events at museums across the city. Free admission to the National Constitution Center is also available.

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Commemorative events in New York City include Brooklyn’s Memorial Day Parade, which is one of the nation’s longest traditions for this federal holiday. In addition, the Little Neck-Douglaston Parade has taken place in Queens each year since 1927.

Final Thoughts

East Coast residents can easily reach many cities with last-minute travel deals to enrich their understanding of United States history. Even if you can’t squeeze in a visit over Memorial Day, a year-round remembrance is always possible.

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