Lake Ridge in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
World Trade Center Monument
We remember all of those who lost their lives that fateful day, and we honor their memory.
Erected 2013 by Prince William County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 38° 40.772′ N, 77° 21.115′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial is on County Complex Court, 0.1 miles north of Prince William County Parkway (Virginia Route 294), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge VA 22192, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freedom Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Liberty Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Bacon Race Church (approx. one mile away); Bacon Race Church and Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Military Operations (approx. one mile away); Oak Grove - Bacon Race Church (approx. one mile away); Woodbridge Airport (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ridge.
Regarding World Trade Center Monument. In May 2011, the New York Port Authority in New York and New Jersey signed an agreement granting Prince William County four pieces of steel from the towers which were destroyed in the terrorist attacks on 9-11. A design contest was held, and after extensive conservation of the beams, the winning design was dedicated in 2013. The monument consists of three beams leaning together at angles that rise to 22 feet and depicts the chaos of the fallen towers. A fourth beam stands upright, apart from the others, to testify to the certainty of American resilience. (From Prince William County website)
Also see . . .
1. Prince William County's Memorials. (Submitted on September 25, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia.)
2. World Trade Center Steel Design Contest. Story of Prince William County's World Trade Center Monument (Submitted on September 25, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia.)
Additional keywords. GWOT 9/11
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2023, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.