The Spirit of Wyoming - Cheyenne, WY
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N 41° 08.398 W 104° 49.261
13T E 515020 N 4554310
This is "The Spirit of Wyoming" statue, at the Wyoming State Capitol building in Cheyenne, WY.
Waymark Code: WM3RD8
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2008
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Conceived as a symbol to represent Wyoming's people, "The Spirit of Wyoming" depicts a cowboy and his horse at odds against nature and it's elements. This handsome bronze statue stands on the west lawn of the Capitol and is the work of national and international award winning sculptor and artist Edward J. Fraughton. The statue weighs nearly 4500 pounds and stands on a five-foot, pre-cast base for a combined height of over 18 feet.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Spirit of Wyoming
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Edward J. Fraughton
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 16, 1986
Materials used: bronze
Location: Wyoming State Capitol Building and grounds
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