Statue of Leif Erikson, Bronze monument at Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle, United States
The 17-foot bronze statue depicts Leif Erikson with a shield, axe, and horn, standing atop a 13-foot granite pedestal near the water.
The statue arrived during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair and remained in its original location for 45 years before undergoing extensive refurbishment.
The surrounding plaza contains stones engraved with names of over 2,300 Scandinavian immigrants who settled in the Pacific Northwest region.
Visitors can access the statue year-round at the marina entrance, with parking available and informational plaques detailing the Norwegian explorer's story.
Two exact replicas of this statue exist internationally: one in Trondheim, Norway, installed in 1997, and another in Greenland, placed in 2000.
Location: King County
Website: http://leiferikson.org
GPS coordinates: 47.67985,-122.40595
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:54
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