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Twin Towers live on in these 9/11 memorials around the US

Sept. 8, 2021Updated Aug. 26, 2026, 9:44 p.m. ET
The Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial in Weehawken, New Jersey, on August 10 2021. Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
The Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial in Weehawken, New Jersey, on August 10 2021. Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
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A piece of a steel beam from one of the twin towers sits on a trailer during an event held to unveil the design of Leon County's new 9/11 memorial that will include the beam and be built at the American Red Cross Capital Area Office on Easterwood Drive in Tallahassee, Fla. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
A piece of a steel beam from one of the twin towers sits on a trailer during an event held to unveil the design of Leon County's new 9/11 memorial that will include the beam and be built at the American Red Cross Capital Area Office on Easterwood Drive in Tallahassee, Fla. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
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A piece of debris from one of the twin towers is roped off for a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
A piece of debris from one of the twin towers is roped off for a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
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Logan, Molly and Presley Kruse, 1, touch steel beams from the World Trade Center during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Wellington Patriot Memorial in Wellington, Florida on September 11, 2019.
Logan, Molly and Presley Kruse, 1, touch steel beams from the World Trade Center during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Wellington Patriot Memorial in Wellington, Florida on September 11, 2019.
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George Carbone pauses at the steel beams at 9-11 memorial in Glen Rock, NJ. Glen Rock's 9/11 monument, which includes a steel beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center and ash from Ground Zero. The beam was gifted to the borough due to the communityÕs significant loss on that day, 11 residents in all.
George Carbone pauses at the steel beams at 9-11 memorial in Glen Rock, NJ. Glen Rock's 9/11 monument, which includes a steel beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center and ash from Ground Zero. The beam was gifted to the borough due to the communityÕs significant loss on that day, 11 residents in all.
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People listen as David Handschuh, speaks about his experience as a photographer covering the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York in 2001. After taking photos that were published in the newspapers David sustained injuries (broken legs) and had to be rescued. Event was at the Crestwood Lake Memorial in Allendale, N.J. on Tuesday September 11, 2018.
People listen as David Handschuh, speaks about his experience as a photographer covering the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York in 2001. After taking photos that were published in the newspapers David sustained injuries (broken legs) and had to be rescued. Event was at the Crestwood Lake Memorial in Allendale, N.J. on Tuesday September 11, 2018.
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Two pieces of steel are shown by the Empty Sky memorial, in Jersey City. Monday, July 8, 2019
Two pieces of steel are shown by the Empty Sky memorial, in Jersey City. Monday, July 8, 2019
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The corners of a steel girder that was salvaged from the World Trade Center is bent as is sits on display in the lobby at the Poudre Fire Authority John Mulligan Training Facility in Fort Collins, Colo. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Fort Collins is launching a fundraising campaign to build a 9-11 memorial in Spring Park where the steel girder will serve as the centerpiece.
The corners of a steel girder that was salvaged from the World Trade Center is bent as is sits on display in the lobby at the Poudre Fire Authority John Mulligan Training Facility in Fort Collins, Colo. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Fort Collins is launching a fundraising campaign to build a 9-11 memorial in Spring Park where the steel girder will serve as the centerpiece.
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David Hand of Fair Haven attends the Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 11, 2020.
David Hand of Fair Haven attends the Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 11, 2020.
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The Rockland County 9/11 memorial service at Haverstraw Bay County Park in Haverstraw, N.Y. Sept. 11, 2020. Attendance was limited to family, survivors, first responders and friends.
The Rockland County 9/11 memorial service at Haverstraw Bay County Park in Haverstraw, N.Y. Sept. 11, 2020. Attendance was limited to family, survivors, first responders and friends.
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A piece of medal from one of the twin towers is part of the 9-11 Memorial at the Rutherford County Sheriff's office in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
A piece of medal from one of the twin towers is part of the 9-11 Memorial at the Rutherford County Sheriff's office in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
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A resident reaches out to touch a steel beam from one of the World Trade Center towers during a 9/11 memorial service in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on Sept. 11, 2023.
A resident reaches out to touch a steel beam from one of the World Trade Center towers during a 9/11 memorial service in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on Sept. 11, 2023.
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Susan Demars touches a beam from the World Trace Center in New York City as she visites the 9/11 Memorial Park in West Bridgewater on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
Susan Demars touches a beam from the World Trace Center in New York City as she visites the 9/11 Memorial Park in West Bridgewater on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
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On the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, two towers of light fill the sky behind Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial at Mt. Mitchill Park in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. The eagle has a piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center grasped in its talons.
On the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, two towers of light fill the sky behind Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial at Mt. Mitchill Park in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. The eagle has a piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center grasped in its talons.
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The 9/11 memorial at Pearl River High School features two twisted steel beams recovered from the World Trade Center. Dedicated in September 2002, the site serves as a solemn local tribute near the school entrance to honor the victims and first responders lost
The 9/11 memorial at Pearl River High School features two twisted steel beams recovered from the World Trade Center. Dedicated in September 2002, the site serves as a solemn local tribute near the school entrance to honor the victims and first responders lost
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The Croton-on-Hudson 9/11 memorial is called ÒReaching Though the ShadowÓ and is located at Croton Landing Park along the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. It features a twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center functioning as a sundial. The annual September 11th memorial ceremony is held at this park.
The Croton-on-Hudson 9/11 memorial is called ÒReaching Though the ShadowÓ and is located at Croton Landing Park along the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. It features a twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center functioning as a sundial. The annual September 11th memorial ceremony is held at this park.
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Sally Pinto places a flower on the Set. 11 Memorial during the Rockland County 9/11 memorial service at Haverstraw Bay County Park in Haverstraw, N.Y. Sept. 11, 2020.
Sally Pinto places a flower on the Set. 11 Memorial during the Rockland County 9/11 memorial service at Haverstraw Bay County Park in Haverstraw, N.Y. Sept. 11, 2020.
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A section of a steel I-Beam from WTC and other displays are at The Avenue Viera's World Trade Center Memorial in Brevard, Fla. on Sept. 11, 2020 across from the mall's AMC movie theaters, which is set up all year long.
A section of a steel I-Beam from WTC and other displays are at The Avenue Viera's World Trade Center Memorial in Brevard, Fla. on Sept. 11, 2020 across from the mall's AMC movie theaters, which is set up all year long.
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A city employee stops to pay tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes and victims of September 11, 2001, at the site of the 911 Steel Artifact Memorial outside of the Portsmouth, N.H. Police Department Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2020.
A city employee stops to pay tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes and victims of September 11, 2001, at the site of the 911 Steel Artifact Memorial outside of the Portsmouth, N.H. Police Department Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2020.
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The American flag flies behind pieces of twisted metal from the World Trade Center at First Responders Park in Westerville, Ohio on Sept. 7, 2021.
The American flag flies behind pieces of twisted metal from the World Trade Center at First Responders Park in Westerville, Ohio on Sept. 7, 2021.
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The American flag flies over twisted metal from the twin towers as part of a 9/11 memorial at First Responders Park in Hilliard.
The American flag flies over twisted metal from the twin towers as part of a 9/11 memorial at First Responders Park in Hilliard.
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Residents reach out to touch a World Trade Center beam as Weymouth, Mass. firefighters conduct a 9/11 memorial remembrance at town hall Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
Residents reach out to touch a World Trade Center beam as Weymouth, Mass. firefighters conduct a 9/11 memorial remembrance at town hall Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
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The Morris County, September 11th Memorial which has 5 tons of World Trade Center steel, pieces of flight 93 and dirt from the Pentagon, on September 8. 2007.
The Morris County, September 11th Memorial which has 5 tons of World Trade Center steel, pieces of flight 93 and dirt from the Pentagon, on September 8. 2007.
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The Plymouth, Mass. 9/11 memorial off Court Street, shown on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, features a steel beam from the World Trade Center in New York City.
The Plymouth, Mass. 9/11 memorial off Court Street, shown on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, features a steel beam from the World Trade Center in New York City.
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A piece of the structure of the World Trade Center that was found at ground zero that resembled a cross was erected on the site of the towers as a tribute and memorial to the victims of 9/11.
A piece of the structure of the World Trade Center that was found at ground zero that resembled a cross was erected on the site of the towers as a tribute and memorial to the victims of 9/11.
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