| Statue of Edward Dickinson Baker | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2011 | |
| Artist | Horatio Stone |
| Year | 1876 |
| Medium | Marble sculpture |
| Subject | Edward Dickinson Baker |
| Location | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
A 1876 marble sculpture of Edward Dickinson Baker by Horatio Stone is installed in the United States Capitol's Hall of Columns, in Washington, D.C. [1] Baker was the only U.S. senator ever to die in combat. [2]
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