Erastus B. Wolcott is a public art work by American artist Francis Herman Packer, located in Lake Park on the east side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] The bronze equestrian commemorates military officer and physician Erastus B. Wolcott.[2] It is located in the center of Lake Park, near Eight Stone Lions and the North Point Lighthouse.
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Artist | Francis Herman Packer |
Year | 1920 |
Type | bronze |
Dimensions | 470 cm (184 in) |
Location | Lake Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Coordinates | 43°3′59.152″N 87°52′13.778″W |
Owner | Milwaukee County Parks |
It is said that his wife wrote the epitaph. The inscription reads:
Gen. Erastus B. Wolcott. Surgeon General of Wisconsin in the Civil War and for thirteen years afterward. He lived a blameless life. Eminent in his profession. A lover of humanity. Who delighted to serve his fellowmen, his city state and nation.
Fraternity - Charity - Equality - Devotion to Country