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Statues of Historic Figures
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Description:
These are statues of individuals of historical importance who are immortalized with a statue of their likeness.
Expanded Description:

An historical statue Waymark must be a permanent, free-standing statue of a named historical character. If the historical figure is still alive, please submit it to the Living Statues category. The statue may stand alone, or be a component of a larger sculptural composition. It may be situated in a public place or in a museum (adhere to local rules for photographing objects in museums).

** Update: September 8, 2011 **

We are no longer accepting religious statues found on church grounds or other such places of saints, Jesus, Mary or other religious icons. If you have a statue found at such a place and you can make a strong case as to why it should be included here, we will vote on it. Exceptions can always be made. Those statues found on church property can be submitted to the Statues of Religious Figures.

An exception to this exclusionary rule would be statues of Popes. Send 'em here!

Instructions for Posting a Statues of Historic Figures Waymark:

In order to post a new Waymark to this category it must relate to individuals of historic nature. Please provide a picture of the statue, as well as, an explanation of why the site is important in the history including any pertinent dates.

A description of the statue is also required. A good place to check is the SIRIS website. The search page can be found HERE The description is not limited to, but should include as a minimum, the following:

Material used in the statue and plinth
The size of the statue as a factor of life-size
What the statue shows the person holding and doing
What the person is shown as wearing.

An explanation or brief biography of the historic person is also required. If you use a source, for instance, Wikipedia, please cite your source rather than take credit for another's work.

Naming Convention: Name of Statue - City, State or Country

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You must have visited the site in person, not online.
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Statues of Historic FiguresC. Y. O'Connor—Cockburn Sound, Australia

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A statue in the Indian ocean, of the prominent Australian engineer C. Y. O'Connor, marking the location of his suicide.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge

location: Australia

date approved: 5/23/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresGuy Stillman - Scottsdale AZ

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This bronze bust is a tribute to the man who started it all at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, Arizona.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George

location: Arizona

date approved: 5/23/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresChristopher Columbus - San Salvador, El Salvador

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Christopher Columbus..the Spanish explorer who brought news of the New World to Europe.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: El Salvador

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: 3/17/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresGeneral Sam Houston -- DeZavala TX State Archives, Austin TX

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The life-sized statue of Sam Houston as a Mason stands outside of the DeZavala State Archives building near the State Capitol in Austin.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresJean De Fiennes - Pasadena, CA

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This sculpture, known as Jean de Fiennes, Vetu" is near the entrance to the Norton Simon Museum.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: California

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresPierre de Wissant - Pasadena, CA

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Pierre de Wissant...famous for being a hostage and being part of Auguste Rodin's sculpture "The Burghars of Calais".

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: California

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresThe Burghers of Calais - Pasadena, CA

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This sculpture is near the entrance to the Norton Simon Museum.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: California

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresDr. Anson Jones -- DeZavala State Archives Building, Austin TX

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The statue of Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the republic of Texas, in his masonic attire, stands across from his most hated nemesis, fellow Mason Sam Houston, at the State Archives building.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 5/22/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresThomas Fletcher Waghorn R.N.

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The statue of Thomas Fletcher Waghorn R.N., a standing figure in a coat holding a map and pointing North, was erected 1888 in Chatham, Kent.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MeerRescue

location: South East England, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/21/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresRaoul Wallenberg - Great Cumberland Place, London, UK

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This memorial stands in an area in the crescent in Great Cumberland Street in central London. It is located outside the Western Marble Arch Synagogue.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/21/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresJohn Crichton-Stuart - Cardiff, Wales, UK

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John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, provided the land on which Cardiff Civic Centre is built. The statue of the 3rd Marquess of Bute depicts him in many robes. The statue is situated in Friary Gardens and was unveiled in 1930. .

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Superted

location: South Wales, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/21/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresJose Miguel Funes - San Salvador, El Salvador

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This statue is in front of the Iglesia de Rosario in downtown San Salvador.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: El Salvador

date approved: 5/21/2013

last visited: 3/17/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresJan Hus, Chrudim, Czech Republic

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Jan Hus was a Czech priest, philosopher, reformer

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Pardubicky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 5/20/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresCapt. General Gerardo Barrios - San Salvador, El Salvador

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Barrios served as President of El Salvador several times, and later was put on trial and executed. In 1910, however, he was declared a national hero.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: El Salvador

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: 3/17/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresGeorge Washington - Valley Forge, PA

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This beautiful statue has been regarded as the most accurate of George Washington. it is a copy of the original and it has also been relocated within the park to its present home located in the shadow of the Washington's Headquarters house.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresMonument to Balzac - Pasadena, CA

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Honoré de Balzac...one of the founders of realism in European literature is honored in this replica of Rodin's sculpture.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: California

date approved: 5/13/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresJohann Gottfried Cullmann - Cullman, AL

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Bronze statue of Johann Gottfried Cullmann, founder of Cullman, AL and Cullman County Alabama.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hummerstation

location: Alabama

date approved: 5/12/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresJosef Hybeš - Brno, Czech Republic

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Bust of Josef Hybeš on Cejl street

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun

location: Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 5/10/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresPocahontas - Princess Pocahontas Gardens, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, UK

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This statue is a replica of the one in Jamestown, Virginia. It depicts Pocahontas who saved the life of Captain John Smith and she later became a Christian, married John Rolfe and died aged 21 whilst visiting England.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: South East England, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/6/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresYuri Gagarin - Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

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Yuri Gagarin - The First Man in Space

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Karlovarsky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 5/3/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresVincenc Makovský - Brno, Czech Republic

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Bust of Vincenc Makovský

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun

location: Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic

date approved: 5/3/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresChief Piomingo, Tupelo , Mississippi

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A tribute to one of the great Chickasaw Indian Chiefs. Located in the city square in Tupelo, Mississippi.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member the federation

location: Mississippi

date approved: 5/1/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresWiebbe Hayes, Geraldton , Western Australia

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Wiebbe Hayes , hero of the survivors of the Batavia wreck

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg

location: Western Australia, Australia

date approved: 5/1/2013

last visited: never

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Statues of Historic FiguresEmmeline Pankhurst - London, England

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The statue of British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst is located in the Victoria Gardens, London, England.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 4/30/2013

last visited: 4/20/2013

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Statues of Historic FiguresHyrum Smith ~ Hyrum, Utah

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This statue of Hyrum Smith, brother of the founder of the Mormon religion, stands in the Hyrum City Square at approximately 45 W Main Street in Hyrum, Utah.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz

location: Utah

date approved: 4/27/2013

last visited: never

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