Eastside in Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Young Abraham Lincoln

Art on Campus

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 17, 2020

1. Young Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription.
Anna Hyatt Huntington
American 1876-1973

Young Abe Lincoln on Horseback, 1963
bronze, 13’ high

This statue was presented in 1974 to Syracuse University along with several other smaller sculptures, and many of the personal and business papers of the artist. The Huntington family had a long history of generosity to Syracuse University beginning in 1932 with a gift of the sculpture Diana of the Chase and 13,000 acres of Adirondack forest. The land was held in trust for the then New York State College of Forestry and is now known as the Archer and Anna Huntington Wildlife Forest Station.

A smaller version of this statue was on view at the Illinois State pavilion of the New York World’s Fair of 1963. It was seen and admired by the Austrian Minister of Education who was impressed with Anna Hyatt Huntington’s vision of the young Lincoln. The artist presented the smaller version as a gift to the people of Austria and it now resides in a park near Salzburg.

Erected by Syracuse University Art Galleries.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

43° 2.116′ N, 76° 8.108′ W. Marker is in Syracuse, New York, in Onondaga County. It is in Eastside. Marker is at the intersection of Crouse Drive and Forestry Drive, on the right when traveling east on Crouse Drive. Marker is between Illick Hall and Bray Hall on the campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF), which is immediately adjacent to the much larger Syracuse University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syracuse NY 13210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Unknown Dead (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Soldier's and Sailor's Plot at Oakwood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elks Rest (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Geddes (approx. 0.4 miles away); A. [Alonzo] B. Caldwell (approx. 0.4 miles away); FDR Dedicated Our Medical College Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elizabeth Blackwell Street (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syracuse.

Also see . . . Anna Hyatt Huntington - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 17, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Young Abraham Lincoln Statue & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 17, 2020

2. Young Abraham Lincoln Statue & Marker

Bray Hall in background, SUNY ESF.

Young Abraham Lincoln Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 17, 2020

3. Young Abraham Lincoln Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.