Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Bronze sculpture in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States.
The Uncle Sam Memorial Statue is a bronze sculpture in Arlington depicting Samuel Wilson, an early American businessman. The figure stands upright on a limestone base with carefully crafted details that capture his likeness.
The memorial was created in 1976 by artist Theodore Cotillo Barbarossa and honors Samuel Wilson, who was born in Arlington in 1766. Wilson later became known as the inspiration for the national Uncle Sam figure.
The monument presents three phases of Samuel Wilson's life through detailed bronze reliefs, from his youth to the evolution of the Uncle Sam character.
The sculpture is located on Mystic Street near Massachusetts Avenue and is easily accessible on foot. The site sits in central Arlington and can be visited at any time of day.
The bronze relief includes geographical references to Troy, Mason, and Menotomy, marking significant locations in Samuel Wilson's journey across New England.
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