Abraham Lincoln
Statue
A historic 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture commemorating the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental automobile route.
Location
Junction of Lincoln Way & Chestnut St
Jefferson, IA 50129
Historical Significance
Dedicated in 1918, it was the first statue built specifically to commemorate the Lincoln Highway. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Features
The Design
Sculpted by W. Granville Hastings, featuring Lincoln in a contemplative pose with one hand raised to his chin.
The Inscription
Features the famous closing paragraph of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address: "With malice toward none..."
Nearby Attractions
Situated next to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower and across from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens.