Ulysses S. Grant Monument

The Ulysses S. Grant Monument is an equestrian bronze statue in Lincoln Park featuring a figure on horseback cast from twenty-two separate metal pieces. The mounted figure sits atop a granite pedestal designed by Francis Whitehouse, creating a substantial presence along the park's western side.

The monument was dedicated in 1891 with more than 200,000 attendees, including Grant's widow, family, cabinet members, governors, and senators. The elaborate ceremony reflected the national recognition Grant received following his death.

The monument honors Grant's role as a commanding general during the Civil War and his later presidency. His presence in the park reflects how the nation remembered this leader's contributions.

The monument is located at 2045 N Lincoln Park West, west of N Cannon Drive between W Fullerton Avenue and E North Avenue. The open park setting allows visitors to walk around the statue and view it from different angles.

The statue was constructed from twenty-two separate bronze pieces and was the largest cast bronze statue in the United States when it was completed. This technical achievement demonstrates the craftsmanship involved in creating this memorial.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1891

Architects: Francis M. Whitehouse

Creator: Louis Rebisso

GPS coordinates: 41.91752,-87.63086

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04