Statue of Jefferson Davis (Montgomery, Alabama)
Statue in Montgomery, Alabama
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A bronze sculpture of Jefferson Davis by Frederick Cleveland Hibbard is installed outside the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
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The statue in 2011 | |
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| Artist | Frederick Cleveland Hibbard |
| Year | 1940 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Jefferson Davis |
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Description and history
The statue was dedicated on November 19, 1940. It measures approximately 9 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft., and rests on a base that granite measures approximately 10 ft. 1 in. x 7 ft. 9 1/2 in. x 6 ft. 8 in.[1] The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.[1]
