United Nations Peace Plaza

The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, U.S, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on April 25, 2003, and is described by its creators as "the only memorial in the world to those persons serving in the Peacekeeping Forces of the United Nations".

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Type: Park
Description: independence, Missouri ‘Girl with Dove’ statue
Also known as: “UN Peace Plaza”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple Lot and Auditorium.

Temple Lot

Park

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The Temple Lot is a parcel of land located in Independence, Missouri, which is an important site in the history of the Latter Day Saint movement as the first location dedicated to the construction of a temple.

Auditorium

Church

The Auditorium is a house of worship and office building located on the greater Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri. The Auditorium is part of the headquarters complex of Community of Christ which also includes the Independence Temple. Auditorium is situated 440 feet southeast of United Nations Peace Plaza.

Stone Church

Church

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The Community of Christ Stone Church is a historic place of worship at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, United States. The limestone building is north across the street from the Church of Christ headquarters and diagonally opposite the Community of Christ's Independence Temple. Stone Church is situated 550 feet northeast of United Nations Peace Plaza.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Independence and Leeds.