Soldiers and Sailors Monument: James Whitcomb - Indianapolis, Indiana - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Full length statue of James Whitcomb. He is wearing nineteenth century attire including a long overcoat and a double breast jacket.

The statue is standing on a base with a plaque inscribed:

 James Whitcomb
Governor Of Indiana
Mexican War Period
1846 - 1847

 Governor James Whitcomb guided the state during a critical financial time for the state and also at the time of the Mexican War where he was responsible for the raising of troops from the state.

TITLE: Soldiers and Sailors Monument: James Whitcomb ARTIST(S): John H Mahoney DATE: ca. 1899. Dedicated May 15, 1902. MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: limestone. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 75004713 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: West side Monument Circle Indianapolis, Indiana DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noted.

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