Where, specifically, was the statue of King George III in Manhattan? Can I visit there today?
A famous image from the history of the US Revolutionary War is the pulling down of the statue of King George III in Manhattan.
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It seems pretty clear that the statue was in Bowling Green Park, but it isn't clear where in the park it was or how to find that location today.
Is the specific location of the statue known today? If so, how can I find it? Is there any marker or landmark at the location now or is every trace gone?
The scope of this question is about finding and visiting the location where this statue was found. I'm not asking about details of its construction or demolition or asking about political, cultural, or sociopolitical ramifications of its construction, presence, or demolition. I'm also not asking whether any pieces of the statue have survived, and if so, where they are today.
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Where is the statue of King George III?
On the southern tip of Manhattan Island is a small oval area called Bowling Green. On this site on March 21, 1770 a statue, sculpted by Joseph Wilton, of King George III was erected.Are there any statues of King George III?
The statue of King George III was dedicated on April 26th, 1770 at Bowling Green in New York City. It had been erected not out of true reverence for the sovereign, but as a means of accomplishing another goal: dedicating a statue to William Pitt.The Last King of America: Andrew Roberts on King George III
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