William Henry Seward, Monument in New York City
The Statue of William H. Seward honors the former Secretary of State and Governor of New York.
Unveiled in 1876, it commemorates Seward's contributions to the United States.
Seward is known for the purchase of Alaska, once called 'Seward's Folly'.
The statue is situated in Madison Square Park, a popular spot for locals and tourists.
It is one of the few statues in Manhattan at street level, making it unusually accessible.
Location: New York County
Website: nycgovparks.org/parks/madisonsquarepark/monuments/1429
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap