Address: 2023 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri
This statue of George Washington is located in Lafayette Park in St. Louis. This statue is a copy of the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon at the Virginia State Capitol. It was cast by W.J. Hubard in 1859 and dedicated in 1869.
The inscription above in French reads, "Fait par Houdon Citoyen francois 1788" which is translated to English as "Made by Houdon, French Citizen 1788"
The inscription above shows that the statue was cast by W.J. Hubard Foundry in Richmond in 1859.
