Orpheus with the Awkward Foot, Bronze statue at Fort McHenry, United States
The 24-foot bronze figure of Orpheus stands on a 15-foot marble base, playing a lyre near the entrance of Fort McHenry National Monument.
Congress allocated $75,000 in 1914 to create a monument marking the centennial of The Star-Spangled Banner, written during the Battle of Baltimore.
The sculpture by Charles Niehaus combines Greek mythology with American patriotism through its depiction of Orpheus and medallions honoring Francis Scott Key.
Visitors can observe the statue's detailed bronze work and marble base reliefs during Fort McHenry's regular operating hours throughout the year.
The statue's dedication ceremony in 1922 marked the first time a United States President's voice was broadcast through radio across the nation.
Location: Baltimore
GPS coordinates: 39.26417,-76.58214
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:08
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