Chauri Chaura Martyrs' Memorial

Chauri Chaura Martyrs' Memorial is a memorial and museum located in Chauri Chaura town in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, about 30 km from Gorakhpur city. It commemorates the martyrs of the Chauri Chaura incident of 4 February 1922 during the Non-Cooperation Movement. The complex includes a tall memorial structure, museum, library and landscaped gardens maintained as a tribute to the freedom fighters.

Visitors can expect a landscaped memorial complex with a central Shaheed Minar, busts and plaques commemorating the martyrs, a small museum displaying photographs, documents and artefacts related to the 1922 incident, a library, gardens and an artificial lake. The site is quiet and educational, with pathways, seating areas and interpretive displays explaining the historical context of the freedom movement.

The memorial commemorates the Chauri Chaura incident of 4 February 1922, when a group of participants in the Non-Cooperation Movement clashed with police, leading to the burning of the Chauri Chaura police station. Following the incident, 19 individuals were tried and executed. The event led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement. The memorial was established to honour those who lost their lives.

The site is regarded as a symbol of sacrifice in India's freedom struggle and serves as a place of remembrance and education about the independence movement for visitors from across Uttar Pradesh.