Major General James B. McPherson
Major General James B. McPherson, Bronze equestrian statue in McPherson Square, Washington, D.C., United States.
The monument features General McPherson sitting on a horse, holding field glasses in his right hand and reins in his left, scanning the battlefield.
The sculpture commemorates Major General James B. McPherson, who commanded the Army of Tennessee and died during the Battle of Atlanta in 1864.
The monument, dedicated in 1876, represents part of the Civil War Monuments collection and stands on a granite base with inscriptions about McPherson's service.
The statue occupies a central position in McPherson Square, accessible from multiple Metro stations and surrounded by benches for contemplation.
The bronze material for this monument came from Confederate cannons captured during the Battle of Atlanta, where General McPherson lost his life.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1876
Creator: Louis Rebisso
Part of: Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.90196,-77.03411
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:28
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