Lincoln the Mystic

Lincoln the Mystic is a bronze sculpture depicting Abraham Lincoln in a contemplative pose without his typical beard. The figure stands on a boulder and is surrounded by inscriptions representing Lincoln's most important addresses.

The statue was commissioned by the Lincoln Association of Jersey City in 1930 and created by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The work was completed during a time of significant economic hardship across the United States.

The inscriptions drawn from the Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address reflect Lincoln's thoughts on unity and democracy. Visitors read these important words while walking around the monument and can understand what these messages meant to the community.

The monument sits at the corner of Lincoln Park Road and West Side Avenue in an area with several other historical markers nearby. Visitors can easily reach it on foot and find parking and public transportation options in the vicinity.

During the Great Depression, schoolchildren from the community raised funds to help finance this monument. Their contributions show how people supported important cultural projects despite severe economic hardship.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: 1929

Creator: James Earle Fraser

GPS coordinates: 40.72247,-74.07609

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00