Statue of Aristides, Marble statue in Louisburg Square, Beacon Hill, Boston, United States.
The white marble statue of Aristides stands 6 feet tall in the center of Louisburg Square, surrounded by period houses.
Greek merchant Joseph Iasigi presented the statue to Boston in 1849, after transporting it from Leghorn, Italy aboard one of his vessels.
The statue represents Aristides, an ancient Athenian statesman recognized for his leadership during the Battle of Plataea against the Persians.
Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 42.358163 latitude and -71.068702 longitude within the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.
Engineering students in the early 1900s gave the statue the nickname Uncle Louisburg or Uncle Louie, creating a local connection.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35816,-71.06870
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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