List of public art in Cass County, Indiana facts for kids

Public art is special artwork that you can find in outdoor public places, like parks, town squares, or even cemeteries. It's there for everyone to see and enjoy! This page tells you about some of the public art you can discover in Cass County, Indiana.

Most of the art pieces you'll read about here are sculptures. A sculpture is a 3D artwork, like a statue, made from materials such as stone, metal, or concrete.

Public Art in Cass County, Indiana

Galveston

In the town of Galveston, you can find a special monument that honors history.

• Civil War Monument
  • This monument was created in 1919.
  • It's located in the Galveston Cemetery.
  • The statue is made of Bronze, a strong metal.
  • It stands about 6 feet tall and honors soldiers from the American Civil War.

Logansport

The city of Logansport has several interesting public art pieces, many of which are found in its historic cemeteries.

• Cass County Soldiers and Sailors Monument
  • This large sculpture was made by Schuyler Powell in 1887.
  • You can find it in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
  • It's carved from Limestone, a type of rock.
  • This monument honors the brave soldiers and sailors from Cass County.

• Cass County World War I Memorial
  • This memorial was put in place in 1929.
  • It's located at City Hall in Logansport.
  • The sculpture is made from Limestone and Cement.
  • It stands about 68 inches tall and remembers those who served in World War I.

• Elk's Rest
  • Created by John G. Segesman around the 1890s.
  • This bronze sculpture is also in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
  • It's about 7 feet tall and is a unique piece of art.

• Knights of Pythias Monument
  • This monument was made sometime after 1889.
  • It's located in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
  • The sculpture is made of Concrete.
  • It stands about 6 feet tall and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, which is a fraternal organization.

• Mary
  • This statue was created in 1946.
  • You can find it at All Saints Catholic School.
  • It's made of Concrete.
  • The sculpture is about 62 inches tall and represents Mary.

• Reighter Monument
  • This monument was made around 1900.
  • It's located in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
  • The sculpture is made of Marble, a beautiful stone.
  • It stands about 6 feet tall.

• Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • This statue was created by the Daprato Statuary Company in 1931.
  • It's located at All Saints Catholic Parish.
  • The statue is made of Bronze.
  • It stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and is a religious sculpture.