Marquis de Lafayette - Hartford, CT - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

A junior officer in the French army that sailed to America, at 19 years old, to volunteer for the Continental Army. By the age of 20 he was promoted to the rank of Major General. He was wounded in battle and returned to fight for America, after he healed. Known as a successful strategist, an idealistic supporter of the American Revolution and a personal friend to George Washington.

From CT.gov web page:http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=3006&q=383272&pp=12&n=1
The Lafayette sculpture was originally created to stand in the courtyard of the Louvre in Paris and the sculpture was placed there. In 1930, money was donated ($20,000) to cast and erect a bronze copy of the sculpture for Hartford. The sculpture was designed in 1907 and the bronze copy was cast and dedicated in 1932.

Identity of Rider: Marquis de Lafayette Name of artist: Paul W. Bartlett Date of Dedication: 09/21/1957 Material: Bronze Unusual Features: The turtle by the horse's hind foot symbolizing the artist's tardiness in completing the replica. Position: One Hoof Raised Identity of Horse: Not listed

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