Memorial Square is a small park area located in front of the old fire station. The site is dedicated to honoring all veterans and Fire/EMS volunteers. Along with the Memorial Brick Walkway, you will find a September 11th Memorial. This memorial site features two structural beams recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage in New York.
In 2010, the Port Authority of NY/NJ World Trade Center Artifacts Program began soliciting proposals from fire departments, police departments, communities, government facilities, museums, etc. for World Trade Center steel to be used in public displays. A total of 1,027 steel artifacts from the WTC wreckage were designated for this program. Greenville is one of approximately 23 sites in the state of Wisconsin to be granted the responsibility of displaying World Trade Center artifacts.
On Saturday August 27, 2011, the Town of Greenville received 2 structural beams recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage. These beams were part of the exoskeleton of the towers. Each beam weighs approximately 2,700 pounds and measure 13 feet in length.
Ground was broken for the start of construction on July 11, 2012 and continued for a little over a month. More than 160 people and businesses donated materials, labor, money, and services to the construction. Many others helped to plan, and participated in, the memorial dedication and unveiling. The Greenville September 11th Memorial was officially dedicated on August 25th, 2012.
To learn more about the September 11th Memorial, visit the Fire and EMS page of the Town of Greenville’s website here: https://bit.ly/3nmOpgO
