Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Arlington

Name: Uncle Sam Memorial Statue
Address: Arlington, United States

#7 among attractions in Arlington

Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Uncle Sam Memorial Statue is a statue commemorating Samuel Wilson, perhaps the original Uncle Sam, near his birthplace in the center of Arlington, Massachusetts, United States. It was sculpted by Theodore Cotillo Barbarossa. It is located on Mystic Street, across from the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, and adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'57"N, 71°9'11"W

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Arlington (Arlington Center)Arlington United States

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Day trips

Uncle Sam Memorial Statue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fitchburg Cutoff, Calvary Methodist Church, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Spy Pond.

1.5 miSE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
40 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.5 miSE
Church
Calvary Methodist Church, Arlington
14 min walk • Calvary Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church building at 300 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1919-23, the building is a near replica of Boston's Kings Chapel, executed in wood.
~150 ftSE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Arlington
1 min walk • The Cyrus Dallin Art Museum in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States is dedicated to displaying the artworks and documentation of American sculptor, educator, and Indigenous rights activist Cyrus Dallin, who lived and worked in the town for over 40 years.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spy Pond, Arlington
15 min walk • Spy Pond, also known as Spie Pond in the 17th & 18th centuries, is a 103-acre kettle hole pond located near the heart of Arlington, Massachusetts, adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway.
~1510 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Jason Russell House, Arlington
8 min walk • The Jason Russell House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts, the site of the bloodiest fighting on the first day of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
23 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
~1120 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture
Highrock Church, Arlington
6 min walk • Highrock Church is an Evangelical Covenant Church congregation located in Arlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 1999, it occupies the former Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church at 735 Massachusetts Avenue in the town center.
~300 ftSW
Church
First Parish Church, Arlington
2 min walk • First Parish Church in Arlington, Massachusetts is a Unitarian-Universalist congregation, which was founded in 1678 as First Parish in West Cambridge. It merged with the Arlington Universalist Congregation in 1962.
~1150 ftSW
Church
Pleasant Street Congregational Church, Arlington
6 min walk • The Pleasant Street Congregational Church is an historic Congregational church at 75 Pleasant Street in Arlington, Massachusetts.
~560 ftW
42°24'57"N • 71°9'18"W
Robbins Library, Arlington
3 min walk • Historical place, Library
~990 ftSE
Shingle style architecture
Henry Swan House, Arlington
5 min walk • The Henry Swan House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. The 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame house was built in 1888 by Henry Swan, a Boston poultry dealer who was also active in local politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Uncle Sam Memorial Statue?

Nearby attractions include Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Arlington (1 min walk), First Parish Church, Arlington (2 min walk), Robbins Library, Arlington (3 min walk), Arlington Center Historic District, Arlington (5 min walk).

How to get to Uncle Sam Memorial Statue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Uncle Sam Memorial Statue:

Bus

Pleasant St @ Kensington St • Lines: 67 (15 min walk)

Train

West Medford (28 min walk)