August Leimbach facts for kids
August Leimbach was a talented sculptor who was born in Germany in 1882. He moved to the United States in 1910 and became a well-known American sculptor. He loved creating art, especially sculptures for buildings. He lived in the St. Louis area and worked very hard.
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What Did August Leimbach Create?
August Leimbach made many beautiful sculptures for buildings. One big project was for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. This was a huge fair that showed off new ideas and art.
The Famous Madonna of the Trail Monuments
August Leimbach is most famous for helping create the "Madonna of the Trail" monuments. He worked with a group called the Daughters of the American Revolution and a person named Arlene B. Nichols Moss. These monuments were made in 1927.
They used a special strong material called "Aldonite." There are twelve of these statues across the United States. They mark an old road called the National Old Trails Highway. This road goes all the way from Maryland to California.
The statues show how strong and brave pioneer women were. They remind us of the important role women played in settling new lands. Each statue was officially opened in 1928 or 1929.
Later Life
August Leimbach passed away when he was 83 years old in 1965. He is buried in Michelstadt, Germany, next to his wife, Frieda.
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