National Statuary Hall Collection

The National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol is comprised of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history. Originally set up in the old Hall of the House of Representatives, renamed National Statuary Hall, the expanding collection has since been spread throughout the Capitol.

Related Topics:
United States Capitol - House of Representatives - National Statuary Hall

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As of 2006, the collection consists of 100 statues contributed by 50 states. With the addition of New Mexico's second statue in 2005, the collection will be complete. Kansas replaced one of its first two.

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