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Beirut Memorial

Monument

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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Beirut Memorial essentials

Address: Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, NC (at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune vicinity)
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About Beirut Memorial

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.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Beirut Memorial

Spring through fall is best for comfortable visits and outdoor ceremonies.

Spring-Fall
Apr-Oct · 55-85°F (13-29°C)
Comfortable weather for outdoor memorial visits; spring blooms and autumn light are pleasant.
Winter
Nov-Mar · 35-55°F (2-13°C)
Cooler and quiet; fewer visitors but crisp air for solemn reflection.

Weather & Climate near Beirut Memorial

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 1° - 13° 5° 110 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
February - 2° - 15° 6° 101 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
March - 6° - 19° 12° 102 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
April - 10° - 23° 17° 80 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
May - 15° - 27° 21° 110 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
June - 19° - 30° 25° 131 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
July - 22° - 32° 27° 187 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
August - 21° - 31° 26° 166 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
September - 18° - 29° 24° 134 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
October - 12° - 24° 18° 78 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
November - 7° - 20° 13° 79 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
December - 3° - 15° 7° 94 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.