Statue of Jefferson Davis

This bronze sculpture by Frederick Cleveland Hibbard stands over nine feet tall on a granite base in front of the Capitol building. The figure depicts a man in period clothing and occupies a prominent spot on the Capitol grounds.

This monument was dedicated in November 1940 to commemorate a historical figure from the American Civil War era. It was created during a period when such memorials were commonly erected across the country.

The monument represents a period of commemorative practices from the mid-20th century and remains part of discussions about historical representation in public spaces.

The statue stands on public Capitol grounds and can be viewed during normal visiting hours of the building. The location is easily accessible from the main Capitol entrance and offers good sightlines from multiple angles on the grounds.

This sculpture appears in the Farm Security Administration photograph collection at the Library of Congress, documented through John Vachon's 1943 photographs. These historical images offer a glimpse of the monument from decades past.