Circuit Rider statue at the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon by Alexander Phimister Proctor

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The Circuit Rider statue at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, was created by artist Alexander Phimister Proctor. It honors the traveling preachers known as circuit riders who were instrumental in the American West's religious and community life. The statue is part of the Capitol's outdoor art collection and is recognized in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's catalog. It stands as a symbol of Oregon's historical heritage and the pioneering spirit of the West.