Statue of George Washington - Boston, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 21.228 W 071° 04.262
19T E 329431 N 4691136
A large equestrian statue of George Washington is located at the west end of the Boston Garden in Boston, MA.
Waymark Code: WMVM1K
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The statue of George Washington was the first equestrian statue of George Washington and the first statue installed in the Boston Public Garden. The 6' x 2' x 15' bronze statue rests on a 16' x 8' 15' granite base. The statue was created by Thomas Ball and installed in 1869.

Washington is depicted riding a horse wearing a tri-cornered hat and the dress uniform of a Revolutionary War general. He is holding the reins of the horse with his left hand and has his right arm extended outward. Each side of the base is inscribed: WASHINGTON

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