Statue of Frederick Douglass, Bronze civil rights monument in Highland Park, Rochester, United States
The Statue of Frederick Douglass is an eight-foot tall bronze figure located at Frederick Douglass Memorial Plaza in Rochester. It depicts the figure in formal attire with arms extended and palms facing upward.
The monument was commissioned in 1899 by African-American activist John W. Thompson and created by sculptor Stanley W. Edwards. Theodore Roosevelt spoke at its dedication ceremony.
The inscriptions on the base feature words from Douglass's speeches about human rights and equality. Visitors can read these messages and learn what mattered most to him.
The statue is located in a public plaza where visitors can view it at any time. The location is easy to reach and works well for a brief stop while exploring Rochester.
This was the first public monument in the United States dedicated specifically to an African-American person. This distinction makes the site an important landmark in American history.
Location: Rochester
Inception: 1898
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.13300,-77.60800
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03
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