General Winfield Scott Hancock
General Winfield Scott Hancock, Civil War memorial statue in Penn Quarter, United States
The bronze statue depicts General Hancock in full military uniform, mounted on horseback at Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street intersection.
The monument commemorates General Hancock's military leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where he successfully defended against Pickett's Charge.
Henry Jackson Ellicott sculpted this 1896 monument as part of Washington's collection of Civil War Monuments, representing military valor and leadership.
The statue stands near the Archives-Navy Memorial Metro station, making it accessible to visitors exploring Washington's historical landmarks.
The monument features detailed bronze reliefs on its base depicting scenes from the Battle of Gettysburg and Hancock's military campaigns.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Location: District of Columbia
Inception: 1896
Creator: Henry Jackson Ellicott
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89373,-77.02221
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:23
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