Statue of Alexander Hamilton (U.S. Capitol)

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Statue of Alexander Hamilton
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Artist Horatio Stone
Subject Alexander Hamilton
Location Washington, D.C., U.S.

An 1868 marble statue of Alexander Hamilton by Horatio Stone is installed in the United States Capitol's Hall of Columns, in Washington, D.C. [1]

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References

  1. "Alexander Hamilton". Architect of the Capitol. Architect of the Capitol . Retrieved March 2, 2020.