Beirut Memorial
Monument War memorial honoring Beirut bombing victims
At Camp Lejeune near Jacksonville, the Beirut Memorial commemorates U.S. service members killed in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing; visitors come for remembrance, plaques, and military history.
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The Beirut Memorial is a commemorative site near Jacksonville, North Carolina, established to honor U.S. service members killed in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. It is associated with the Marine Corps community at Camp Lejeune.
A modest memorial setting used for remembrance services and private visits by families, veterans, and community groups. The site functions as a place for quiet reflection rather than a large visitor center or museum.
Created by the Marine Corps community to honor the 241 U.S. service members who died in the 1983 bombing of the Beirut barracks, the memorial has been a focus for annual observances and veteran remembrances. Over time it has served as a local focal point for ceremonies marking the event.
Sited in the Jacksonville area adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune complex in Onslow County, North Carolina, it is reachable from the city and nearby communities surrounding the base.
- Access: Located on or adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune complex, with public access areas outside the base perimeter for viewing and small ceremonies.
- Commemoration: Commemorates the U.S. military personnel lost in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing.
How to Get to Beirut Memorial #
Located near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Access by car from the base or nearby highways; check base access requirements and opening times if planning to come from outside the military community.
Tips for Visiting Beirut Memorial #
- Visit on Memorial Day or the anniversary of the Beirut bombing (1983) for formal ceremonies and fuller interpretive programming.
- Look for the polished granite walls listing names-give a moment to read individual dedications and unit insignias.
- Combine the stop with a walk through the nearby Camp Lejeune or surrounding military memorial sites for context.
Best Time to Visit Beirut Memorial #
Spring through fall is best for comfortable visits and outdoor ceremonies.
Weather & Climate near Beirut Memorial #
Beirut Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1372 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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