Bloody Ridge National Historical Park

For the World War II Battle of Bloody Ridge, see Battle of Edson's Ridge.
Bloody Ridge
Park
Bloody Ridge is located in Guadalcanal
Bloody Ridge
Bloody Ridge
Location in Guadalcanal
Coordinates: 9°26′S 159°57′E / 9.433°S 159.950°E / -9.433; 159.950
Country Solomon Islands
ProvinceHoniara Town
IslandGuadalcanal
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Time zoneUTC+11 (UTC)

Bloody Ridge is the first National Park of Solomon Islands, designated to commemorate and protect the location of the Battle of Edson's Ridge in World War II.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Site sought to build war museum". Solomon Star. 19 January 2016. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Name Change for Solomon Islands' Only National Park to Enhance Clarity and International Recognition". Solomon Islands Government. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.

8°46′S 160°42′E / 8.767°S 160.700°E / -8.767; 160.700


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