Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln Statue
The original of this statue was provided by joint appropriations of the Congress of the United States and the State of Kentucky as a national memorial located in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Lincoln's native town. This, the only replica, was granted to this university through the courtesy and cordiality of the State of Kentucky in recognition of the living leadership of Lincoln's spirit to all of our sister states. The setting was provided by the State of Wisconsin
Resolution, Board of Regents, May 10, 1952
This plaque given by the Class of 1983
Additional marker
This replica of the Kentucky statue of Abraham Lincoln was obtained for this university through the efforts of Richard Lloyd Jones, Wisconsin student and founder of the Lincoln Farm Association which built the memorial at Lincoln's birthplace, and through the generosity of the sculptor, Adolph A. Weinman, in freely granting this replica to Wisconsin. The cast and pedestal were the gift of Thomas E. Brittingham, regent and benefactor of the university.
Resolution, Board of Regents, May 10, 1952
This plaque given by the class of 1983
Erected by University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1773.
Location. 43° 4.52′ N, 89° 24.239′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on Lincoln Drive just south of Observatory Drive. The marker is in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Power of Ideas (within shouting distance of this marker); Reform and Revolt (within shouting distance of this marker); North Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Global Vision (within shouting distance of this marker); The School of Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Dance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natural Wonders (about 300 feet away); Black Hawk (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
More about this marker. While the markers were placed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Class of 1983, the statue itself was unveiled at commencement ceremonies on June 22, 1909.
Madison is the only place to house a replica of Adolph A. Weinman's original statue, which was erected in Lincoln's hometown of Hodgenville, Kentucky. While similar, Weinman's sculpture is not a copy of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Also see . . . The Lincoln statue atop Bascom Hall gets scrubbed. This article by Todd Finkelmeyer was published in The Cap Times on August 19, 2009. It includes some background on the statue, including the fact it was moved from its original location in 1919. (Submitted on June 21, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,189 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 10, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 11, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on July 4, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on June 21, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 10, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 11. submitted on November 15, 2014. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.