| Statue of John Mason | |
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 The statue in 2016 | |
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| Artist | James G. C. Hamilton |
| Subject | John Mason |
| Location | Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. |
| 41°51′29″N72°38′12″W / 41.85803°N 72.63663°W Coordinates: 41°51′29″N72°38′12″W / 41.85803°N 72.63663°W | |
A statue of John Mason is installed in Windsor, Connecticut, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of July 2020. [1] As of January 2021, it has yet to be removed. [2] Sculptor was James G. C. Hamilton.
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