List of statues of Abraham Lincoln Facts for Kids

Abraham Lincoln was a very important person in American history. He was the 16th President of the United States. He led the country during the American Civil War, which was a tough time. Lincoln helped end slavery and kept the country together. Because he was so important, many statues have been made to remember him. These statues are found all over the world! They show him in different ways, like standing tall, sitting, or even as a young man.

Why So Many Lincoln Statues?
- Famous Statues in the United States
- Lincoln Statues Around the World
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Why So Many Lincoln Statues?

Abraham Lincoln is remembered for many reasons. He was a strong leader who believed in fairness and freedom for everyone. His actions changed the United States forever. People wanted to honor him and remember his ideas. That's why artists created so many statues. Each statue helps us remember his life and what he stood for.

Famous Statues in the United States

Many statues of Abraham Lincoln are in the United States. They are in cities and towns where he lived, worked, or where important events happened.

The Lincoln Memorial Statue

One of the most famous statues is inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.. This huge statue shows Lincoln sitting in a chair. It was made by Daniel Chester French and finished in 1920. It's a very grand statue that makes you think about how important Lincoln was.

Statues by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

A famous sculptor named Augustus Saint-Gaudens made several important Lincoln statues. One of his well-known works is called "Abraham Lincoln: The Man". It shows Lincoln standing, looking thoughtful. You can find copies of this statue in Chicago, Illinois (made in 1887) and even in London, England (made in 1920). Another statue by Saint-Gaudens is "Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State" in Chicago, Illinois, finished in 1908.

Other Notable Statues

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there's a "Lincoln Monument" from 1870 by Randolph Rogers.
The "Emancipation Memorial" in Washington, D.C. (1876) shows Lincoln with a formerly enslaved person. It was created by Thomas Ball.
In Urbana, Illinois, you can see "Lincoln the Lawyer" by Lorado Taft, finished in 1927. This statue shows Lincoln as a young lawyer.
Paul Manship created "Abraham Lincoln: The Hoosier Youth" in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1932. This statue shows Lincoln as a young man growing up in Indiana.
The "Statue of Abraham Lincoln" in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1917, was made by George Grey Barnard.

Lincoln Statues Around the World

Lincoln's influence wasn't just in the United States. People in other countries also admired him. That's why you can find statues of him in places like Mexico, England, and Norway.

In Mexico City, Mexico, there's a statue called "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" from 1964. It's another copy of the famous statue by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, has a "Monumento Abraham Lincoln" from 1981.
In London, England, a copy of Saint-Gaudens' "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" stands in Parliament Square.
Manchester, UK, also has a statue of Lincoln from 1919 by George Gray Barnard.
You can find a "Lincoln Monument" in Oslo, Norway, from 1914 by Paul Fjelde.
Even in Edinburgh, Scotland, there's a "Scottish-American Soldiers Monument" from 1893 that includes Lincoln.