Seated Lincoln

Seated Lincoln is a bronze sculpture at Essex County Courthouse Plaza in Newark that depicts Abraham Lincoln sitting on a bench with his stovepipe hat beside him. The figure was cast from this metal and sits on a stone platform in the center of the public plaza.

This bronze figure was created by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and dedicated in 1911 by President Theodore Roosevelt during a Memorial Day ceremony. The funding came from the will of a local businessman who specified this monument for the city.

The sculpture shows Lincoln in a relaxed pose on a bench, reflecting how he appeared during quiet moments of his presidency. Visitors can see how the artist presents the political leader as a human, approachable figure.

The monument sits at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Market Street and is easily reached by public transportation. The plaza surrounding the statue is open to visitors, who can view the artwork from multiple angles.

The sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who later created Mount Rushmore, was the artist behind this work. The piece shows an unusual closeness between the important president and the viewer through the intimate seated position.

Location: Newark

Inception: 1911

Creator: Gutzon Borglum

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 40.73709,-74.17792

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08