Blackshear-Prospect Hill in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
September 11, 2001 Memorial
perished in the tragic events of September 11, 2001
and the brave Texas heroes of
Operation Enduring Freedom.
8:45 AM Panel
World Trade Center
North Tower
American Airlines
Flight 11
9:03 AM Panel
World Trade Center
South Tower
United Airlines
Flight 175
9:43 AM Panel
The Pentagon
West Wall
American Airlines
Flight 77
10:10 AM Panel
Somerset County,
Pennsylvania
United Airlines
Flight 93
8:30 PM Panel
The White House
Washington, DC
"These acts shattered
steel, but they cannot
dent the steel of
American Resolve."
President of the
United States
George W. Bush's
Address to the Nation
2nd Plaque
These steel columns were salvaged from the World Trade Center at Ground Zero New York City
3rd Plaque
Dedicated September 11, 2003
"Texans have answered the tragedy of September 11 with courage, sacrifice and love. The freedom we cherish is a precious commodity, purchased at a great price."
Rick Perry
Governor of Texas
Erected 2003 by State of Texas.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 30° 15.995′ N, 97° 43.552′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and East 7th Street. The marker is located in the Monument Hill section of the Texas State Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Edward Box (a few steps from this marker); Sailor from the Belle Shipwreck (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Events of World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Mothers of Texas Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Legislators Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.