List of the top statues of the United States

Statues are not merely cast figures of animals, and persons, but they are representations of history. They stand the test of time and tell tales of tragedy. triumphs, struggles, and more. These tangible markers of the past are made with the help of a variety of materials. Artisans spend a great deal of time, attention, and detail to make these statues that later adorn museums, public parks, and cities. These statues are silent, but each carving on it sings ballads of history. For many, statues are just 3D representations of leaders and animals in front of which they can get their pictures clicked. However, only those who know the value and importance of history know what these beautifully curated statues convey.

Today, we have handpicked the list of some of the greatest statues that adorn the United States. This list does not have all the statues of the United States, but just a handful of them. 

Statue of John Barry

The first one in our list is the Statue of John Barry. The statue is made out of bronze and is 6-foot tall. It was built in honor of Commodore John Barry in the year 1906. Commodore John Barry was an officer of the times of the American Revolutionary war not only in the United States Navy, but also in the Continental Navy. The man was much appreciated for his sheer diligence as the captain and was described as the "Father of American Navy". 

The Library Lions

The New York Public Library's main branch is adorned with the marble lion sculptures. Many nicknames have been given to these Library Lions, like the Leo Lenox, Patience Fortitude, and the Leo Astor. These beautiful lions play the role of popular landmarks of the New York City. One may find glimpses of these lions in a myriad of television shows and films.

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Christ of the Ozarks

It is on the top of the Magnetic Mountain that one may find the Christ of Ozarks. The sculpture depicts Jesus. The estimated height of the statue is 65.5 feet. It was Gerald L.L. Smith, an American clergyman who erected this monument as a "Sacred Project" in the year 1966. The Christ of Ozarks was designed by Emmet Sullivan.

Mount Rushmore

This interesting sculpture carved into one side of he Mount Rushmore is one of the key attractions of the Mount Rushmore. It was Gutzon Borglum and his son who carved the beautiful sculpture. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial depicts the heads of former presidents Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and US George Washington. It was on March 3, 1925, when these sculptures were carved.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is situated on the Liberty Island in New York Harbor. What makes this statue so special is the fact that this statue was issued as a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. It was a French sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who designed the statue. The statue of the female figure is one of the key attractions of the New York City.

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