Caesar Rodney Statue, Wilmington, DE
1923 (Photograph 2011)
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This Caesar Rodney Statue by James Edward Kelly was erected in 1923 in Wilmington, DE. The bronze equestrian statue depicts the American Founding Father during his famous ride from Dover to Philadelphia to break the deadlocked vote to declare independence.
In June 2020, following a series of national protests against police brutality and racism in policing, the statue of Caesar Rodney was removed by the Wilmington government due to his history as a slaveholder. According to the Mayor, it was removed to protect it from potential damage and to allow for a public discussion about the display of monuments to historical figures.
This photo and description of the Caesar Rodney Statue in Wilmington, DE are part of materials from the Rodney Square Historic District nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
In June 2020, following a series of national protests against police brutality and racism in policing, the statue of Caesar Rodney was removed by the Wilmington government due to his history as a slaveholder. According to the Mayor, it was removed to protect it from potential damage and to allow for a public discussion about the display of monuments to historical figures.
This photo and description of the Caesar Rodney Statue in Wilmington, DE are part of materials from the Rodney Square Historic District nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 75324295
Full Citation: Caesar Rodney Statue, Wilmington, DE; 1923 (Photograph 2011); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Delaware; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/caesar-rodney-statue-wilmington-de, October 13, 2024]Activities that use this document
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