Statue of Abraham Lincoln

The Abraham Lincoln monument is a bronze figure standing on the west plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol, showing the president in an upright pose with a thoughtful expression on his face. A granite enclosure with bronze lamps frames the statue and highlights it, especially when lit.

The sculptor Daniel Chester French received the commission in 1909 and completed this monument in 1912 to mark the centennial of Lincoln's birth. The work was created during a time when the nation was reflecting on the former president's legacy and reassessing his place in American history.

The name Abraham Lincoln connects this place to a key moment in American history that visitors still want to understand today. People come here to remember the president and what he did.

The monument stands on the Capitol's public plaza and is accessible and viewable at any time during the day from the Capitol grounds. Visitors can explore the site naturally without worrying about specific opening times.

The artist used a life mask of Lincoln made by Leonard Volk in 1860 and a photograph collection by Frederick Meserve to recreate the facial features with precision. This work with authentic sources made the likeness historically accurate and immediately recognizable to visitors.

Inception: 1912

Creator: Daniel Chester French

Height: 264 cm

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 40.80807,-96.70089

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52