Statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko

The Statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko is a bronze sculpture in Boston Public Garden depicting a Polish military engineer. The work stands on a substantial granite base and serves as an important monument within this well-known green space of the city.

Artist Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson created the monument commissioned by the New England Polish community. It was dedicated in 1927 and marks recognition of a Polish military figure in American history.

The monument honors a Polish officer who fought alongside colonial forces during the independence wars. Its placement in the park shows how immigrant communities brought their heroes into shared public spaces.

Access is easiest via the Green Line to Arlington Station and then on foot through the park's paved pathways. The monument sits within easy reach of the garden layout with no particular obstacles.

The Smithsonian Institution documented this bronze figure in 1993 through its program for recording outdoor sculptures across the country. This project preserved information about thousands of statues throughout America.

Location: Boston

GPS coordinates: 42.35256,-71.06908

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27