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September 11, 2001 Memorial

 
 
September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
1. September 11, 2001 Memorial
Inscription.
In memory and honor of those Texans who
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 and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 AttacksWar, 2nd IraqWar, Afghanistan.
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In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
 
Location. 30° 15.995′ N, 97° 43.552′ W. Memorial is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

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
September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
2. September 11, 2001 Memorial
(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.
 
8:45 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
3. 8:45 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial
9:03 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
4. 9:03 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial
9:43 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
5. 9:43 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial
10:10 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
6. 10:10 AM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial
8:30 PM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
7. 8:30 PM Panel - September 11, 2001 Memorial
2nd Plaque - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
8. 2nd Plaque - September 11, 2001 Memorial
Dedication Plaque - September 11, 2001 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
9. Dedication Plaque - September 11, 2001 Memorial
 
 
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 297 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.
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