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Steuben Monument, Utica, New York

Kenneth C. Zirkel · 2023-10-16

A later bronze monument to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben standing in Utica, New York.

This monument honors Steuben's role as a Major General in the American Revolutionary War.

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Bronze statue of a standing man in a tricorn hat and long cloak, on a tall grey granite pedestal inscribed MAJOR GENERAL FRIEDRICH WILHELM BARON von STEUBEN. Purple and pink flowers surround the base; trees stand behind.
Monument to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Utica, New York. Photograph by Kenneth C. Zirkel, 2023.

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What it is

This is a photograph of a bronze statue of Steuben mounted on a tall granite pedestal in Utica, New York. The pedestal is inscribed with his name and rank, Major General Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben.

Why it matters

The monument reflects how American communities honored Steuben long after his lifetime, remembering him as a key military figure of the Revolutionary War. Monuments like this show how historical memory is built and maintained in public spaces.

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  • What words are carved on the pedestal, and why might they have been chosen?
  • How does the setting, with flowers and trees, shape how visitors experience the monument?
  • What does the existence of monuments like this tell us about how Steuben was remembered in America?

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