Monument of States

The Monument of States was conceived by Charles W. Bressler-Pettis as a symbol of American unity after the attack on Pearl Harbor and built in Kissimmee, Florida in 1943. It was constructed by volunteers, with donations of stone that came from around the world, including a rock from President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Tourism was drawn away from the monument following the 1971 opening of Walt Disney World in Orlando. On 28 March 1993, the city of Kissimmee re-dedicated the monument and sealed a time capsule within it. The American Automobile Association stepped in to help restore it in 2001.

The monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 8 December 2015.

Appearances

 * Unlocking the Kingdom

Location

 * 300 E Monument Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34741, 12 miles from Walt Disney World Resort