George Washington Statue - Virginia Capitol Rotunda

Address: 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, Virginia

This marble statue of George Washington is by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon and is located in the center of the Virginia State Capitol Rotunda in Richmond. The sculptor visited Washington at Mount Vernon in 1785 and took detailed body measurements and a life mask resulting in an exact life-sized statue matching Washington's proportions. It was installed at the Capitol in 1796. Surrounding the Washington statue on the walls of the rotunda are busts of the seven other presidents who were born in Virginia. Photos of these busts can be seen at the Virginia Born Presidents page.

  • George Washington statue by Houdon in Virginia Capitol
  • George Washington marble statue by Houdon in Virginia Capitol
  • George Washington monument by Houdon in Virginia Capitol
  • The text on the front of the monument reads: The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia have caused this statue to be erected as a monument of affection and gratitude to GEORGE WASHINGTON who, uniting to the endowments of the Hero the Virtues of the Patriot and exerting both in establishing the Liberties of his Country has rendered his name dear to his fellow citizens and given the world an immortal example of true Glory. Done, in the year of CHRIST One thousand seven hundred and eighty eight and in the year of the Commonwealth the twelfth
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