Statue of Abraham Lincoln

The Statue of Abraham Lincoln is a bronze memorial in Fairmount Park that shows Lincoln seated holding a quill. It sits on a granite base near Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive in the park's southern section.

The memorial was unveiled in 1871 and was among the first monuments created after Lincoln's death. Supporters gathered funds to make it possible to build and place it in the park.

The statue shows Lincoln in a moment that carries deep meaning for American history and values. It draws people who want to reflect on his legacy and the changes he brought to the nation.

The memorial sits in Fairmount Park and takes part in the Museum Without Walls program that provides audio guides. You can walk to it from Boathouse Row and listen to recorded stories from historians and other speakers.

The sculptor Randolph Rogers traveled from Italy to Philadelphia to attend the dedication ceremony. The event drew large crowds and featured military processions, showing how important Lincoln was seen by the nation at that time.

Location: Philadelphia

Inception: 1871

Creator: Randolph Rogers

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

GPS coordinates: 39.96957,-75.18446

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48