Luther Statue - Clayton, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 38.280 W 090° 18.595
15S E 734140 N 4280039
The statue of Martin Luther located on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis is an exact replica of the Luther statue in the Luther Monument in Worms, Germany.
Waymark Code: WM19A6
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The replica located at Concordia Seminary was originally dedicated in 1903 when Concordia was located in downtown St. Louis. When the seminary was relocated in 1926 the statue was moved along with it. (replica's website) The original is the main statue is a group of statues of leaders of the Reformation movement in Europe and is located in Worms, Germany.

Where is original located?: Luther Monument, Worms, Germany

Where is this replica located?: Concordia Seminary, Clayton, Missouri

Who created the original?: Ernst Rietschel

Internet Link about Original: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/worms-luther-monument.htm

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1868
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