State Statues in the Capitol 1.4

This review delves into the National Statuary Hall Collection of State Statues, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of the 100 statues housed at the U.S. Capitol, each donated by the 50 states to commemorate significant figures in their respective histories.

The collection honors a diverse array of Americans spanning various backgrounds and eras of U.S. history, featuring founders, statesmen, religious leaders, military heroes, and individuals of royal descent.

While 35 statues are prominently displayed in the National Statuary Hall, a focal point of public Capitol tours, the remaining statues are strategically positioned throughout different sections of the Capitol complex, such as the Crypt, the Hall of Columns, the Rotunda, and the Capitol Visitor Center.

This guide offers users the ability to:

• Identify their state's statue by searching via name or state
• Browse by utilizing an interactive map of the United States
• Zoom in to examine images or text up close

The responsibility for overseeing the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the vast expanse of buildings on Capitol Hill—including the iconic U.S. Capitol Building—lies with the Architect of the Capitol.