Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abraham Lincoln
1871
— Randolph Rogers (1825 - 1892) —
A month after Lincoln's May 1865 assassination, a committee of prominent Philadelphia citizens formed the Lincoln Monument Association. The sculptor Randolph Rogers was selected to create this monumental bronze, one of the first to commemorate Lincoln. The sculptor wrote that he depicted Lincoln in a seated position, "holding in one hand the Emancipation Proclamation, and a pen in the other, his eyes are turned towards heaven, asking the Almighty his approval for the act. That was the great event of his life."
Fifty thousand people witnessed the unveiling in September 1871, including several Civil War Generals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.
Location. 39° 58.17′ N, 75° 11.064′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive, on the right when traveling west on Kelly Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2912 Sedgley Dr, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Fairmount Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairmount Water Works
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