ASBURY, Francis: Statue north of Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. by Henry Augustus Lukeman located in James M. Goode's Sixteenth Street area
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The Francis Asbury statue by Henry Augustus Lukeman is located north of Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C.'s Sixteenth Street area. It honors Asbury's pioneering role as a Methodist bishop who traveled extensively to promote religion and morality in early America. The bronze sculpture is part of a significant collection of public art in the city and is documented in major art inventories and guides.
