Goddess of Liberty (Texas State Capitol)
| Goddess of Liberty | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2013 | |
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| Artist | Elijah E. Myers |
| Location | Austin, Texas, United States |
| 30°16′28″N 97°44′25″W / 30.2745831°N 97.7403868°W | |
Goddess of Liberty is a sculpture by Elijah E. Myers, installed atop the Texas State Capitol dome, in Austin, Texas, United States.[1] The original statue was erected in February 1888. It was replaced by another replica on June 14, 1986, and the original was restored and relocated to the Bullock Texas State History Museum.[2]
See also
- Miss Freedom, a similar statue atop the Georgia State Capitol
- Statue of Freedom, a similar statue atop the United States Capitol
References
- ^ Fikac, Peggy (March 30, 2008). "Tex-Arcana: What's the history of the Capitol's goddess?". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- ^ "Goddess of Liberty". Bullock Texas State History Museum. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
External links
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