Statue of Horace Mann, Bronze statue at Massachusetts State House, Boston, United States.
The bronze sculpture depicts Horace Mann holding a book while standing on a granite base in front of the Massachusetts State House.
Emma Stebbins created this statue in 1863 to honor Horace Mann, who served as Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education from 1837 to 1848.
The statue represents the dedication to educational reform in Massachusetts, where Mann established the foundation for the American public school system.
Visitors can view the statue from Beacon Street, though access to the State House lawn remains restricted due to security measures implemented in 2001.
This monument marks a milestone in art history as one of the earliest public sculptures created by Emma Stebbins before her later works in New York City.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1863
Creator: Emma Stebbins
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 42.35792,-71.06376
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:22
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