Statue of John Mason, Bronze monument in Windsor, Connecticut, US.
The statue of John Mason stands at the Palisado Green, featuring a man in colonial military attire cast by the Ames Manufacturing Company.
Originally placed in Groton in 1889, the statue commemorates John Mason, who led colonial forces during the Pequot War in the 1630s.
The monument represents different interpretations of Connecticut's colonial period, generating discussions about historical representation in public spaces.
Located at coordinates 41°51′29″N 72°38′12″W, the statue remains under a 50-year lease agreement between Windsor and the State of Connecticut.
The statue moved from its initial location near a Pequot village site to Windsor in 1996 following community concerns about its placement.
Creator: James G. C. Hamilton
GPS coordinates: 41.85803,-72.63663
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:19
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