Equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison

Equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison


Cincinnati, Ohio (OH), US
An equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison stands in Cincinnati's Piatt Park. The monumental statue was designed by sculptor Louis Rebisso and was unveiled on Decoration Day in 1896. The statue has been the subject of recent controversy due to Harrison being a slaveowner, with efforts made to remove the statue during the George Floyd protests.
An equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison stands in Cincinnati's Piatt Park. The monumental statue was designed by sculptor Louis Rebisso and was unveiled on Decoration Day in 1896. The statue has been the subject of recent controversy due to Harrison being a slaveowner, with efforts made to remove the statue during the George Floyd protests.
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By: kkeps

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