Patrick Henry, (sculpture).

Patrick Henry, (sculpture).

Mathers, Ebenezer, sculptor.

Patrick Henry, (sculpture).

1851.; Dedicated Aug. 20, 1851.; Relocated 1890.; Relocated Oct. 8, 1976.

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Wood, painted white.

Approx. 9 ft. x 27 in. x 35 in.

A portrait sculpture of Patrick Henry which was carved from a single log. Henry is standing, with long hair and a full length cape which covers his proper right arm. His proper left arm is bent and he holds a scroll in his proper left hand. The scroll represents the Order of Establishment for Monongalia County. His proper right leg is straight and appears to carry his full weight, while his proper left leg is bent slightly. The sculpture is painted white and is not attached to a base.

Portrait male -- Henry, Patrick -- Full length

Occupation -- Political -- Statesman

Occupation -- Education -- Orator

Administered by Monongalia County, Monongalia County Commission, Monongalia County Courthouse, 243 High Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505

Located Monongalia County Courthouse, 243 High Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505

Formerly located Morgantown Public Library, Morgantown, West Virginia

This statue was proposed by L. S. Hough, who raised funds for it by subscription. The statue stood outside on the cupola of the two story brick courthouse of Monongalia County from Aug. 20, 1851 until the building was torn down in 1890. The sculpture was then stored in various places over the years, including the Morgantown Public Library. On Oct. 8, 1976, it was placed inside the Monongalia County Courthouse. IAS files contain a related article from Core, Earl L., "The Monongalia Story, Vol. III," Parsons, WV: McClain Printing Co., 1979, pg. 308 & 360, which includes a historical photograph of the sculpture installed on the cupola of the courthouse.

IAS files contain a transcription of extensive text on plaque located beside sculpture, which gives summary of Patrick Henry's life and history of sculpture.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, West Virginia survey, 1992.

Core, Earl L., "The Monongalia Story, Vol. III," Parsons, WV: McClain Printing, 1979, pg. 360.

Core, Earl L., "The Monongalia Story, Vol. III," Parsons, WV: McClain Printing Co., 1979, pg. 308, 360.

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