HOOKER, Joseph "Fighting Joe" equestrian statue at the Massachusetts State House in Boston by Daniel Chester French

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HOOKER, Joseph "Fighting Joe" equestrian statue at the Massachusetts State House in Boston by Daniel Chester French

This bronze equestrian statue of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker by Daniel Chester French stands at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. It honors Hooker's Civil War service and is located near Beacon and Bowdoin Streets, adjacent to the State House dome. The statue is a notable example of French's sculptural work and a key historical monument in Boston.