Statue of Abraham Lincoln

The bronze statue portrays Lincoln seated with a quill, positioned on a granite base measuring 22 feet 6 inches near Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive.

Unveiled in 1871, this monument was among the first memorials created after Lincoln's assassination, with the Lincoln Monument Association raising 22,000 dollars for its creation.

The sculpture depicts the moment Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, representing his role in abolishing slavery and promoting civil rights in America.

The monument stands near Boathouse Row and participates in the Museum Without Walls program, offering audio narratives from historians and civic leaders.

Sculptor Randolph Rogers traveled from Italy to Philadelphia for the dedication ceremony, which drew 50,000 attendees including military parades.

Location: Philadelphia

Inception: 1871

Creator: Randolph Rogers

Website: https://associationforpublicart.org/artwork/abraham-lincoln

GPS coordinates: 39.96957,-75.18446

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:50