General George B. McClellan, Bronze equestrian sculpture at City Hall, Philadelphia, United States.
The bronze statue depicts General George B. McClellan mounted on a horse, standing 4.42 meters tall on a granite base at Philadelphia City Hall.
Created by Henry Jackson Ellicott in 1894, this monument commemorates General McClellan, who commanded the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.
The sculpture represents Philadelphia's connection to Civil War military leadership through public art displayed in the central municipal complex.
Visitors can access detailed information about the statue through the Museum Without Walls audio program, available via phone, mobile app, or online.
The Grand Army of the Republic presented this memorial to Philadelphia, featuring inscriptions of major battles including Yorktown, Antietam, and South Mountain.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1894
Creator: Henry Jackson Ellicott
Website: https://associationforpublicart.org/artwork/general-george-mcclellan
GPS coordinates: 39.95326,-75.16362
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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