Andrew Jackson Memorial
Item
Title
Andrew Jackson Memorial
Description
At the center of Lafayette Park, along the White House’s north side, stands this equestrian statue of President Andrew Jackson. Cast to commemorate Jackson’s victory at the Battle of New Orleans, the bronze statue was sculpted by artist Clark Mills in 1853. It is part of a set of four - the other statues stand in New Orleans, LA; Nashville, TN; and Jacksonville, FL. The base of the statue is inscribed, “Our Federal Union. It must be Preserved.”
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
Coverage
1830-1859
Spatial Coverage
Lafayette Square Park
topic
design & monuments
neighborhood
presidents