Bucky O'Neill Monument, Bronze equestrian sculpture at Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, United States
Description
The Bucky O'Neill Monument is a bronze equestrian statue standing before the steps of Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott's main plaza. The figure depicts a mounted rider in full cavalry dress, positioned prominently at the plaza's center where the courthouse building frames the backdrop.
History
The monument was created by sculptor Solon Borglum in 1907 to commemorate Captain William O'Neill and other Arizona volunteers who served in Theodore Roosevelt's cavalry regiment. It honors those who died during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Culture
The monument represents the military service and dedication of Arizona volunteers who joined Theodore Roosevelt's cavalry regiment during the 1898 conflict.
Practical
The monument sits at the center of Courthouse Plaza, easily accessible on foot from downtown Prescott. The plaza is open to the public with clear sightlines from multiple directions, making it convenient to view from any angle.
Did you know?
The inscription includes recognition of Frank Brito, a Yaqui Native from Company H and I, whose name appears nowhere else on the main monument. This detail preserves the story of a Native American who participated but is often overlooked in the standard historical account.
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