Miss Freedom, Atlanta
Facts and practical information
Miss Freedom, originally named Goddess of Liberty, is the statue adorning the dome of the Georgia State Capitol since 1889. Commissioned in 1888, the hollow copper statue is painted white, weighs over 1600 lbs and is over 26 feet tall. She was sculpted with a torch in her right hand and a sword in her left. The torch is a functioning mercury-vapor lamp, casting a blue-green light at night. The torch in her right hand was supposed to be a working light continuously, but it remained dark until it was reconstructed in 1959. Tube and trolley systems have been installed so the bulb can be changed from the inside. ()
Downtown Atlanta (South Downtown)Atlanta
Miss Freedom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Georgia State Capitol, M. Rich Building, Equestrian statue of John Brown Gordon, Statue of Martin Luther King Jr..
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Miss Freedom?
How to get to Miss Freedom by public transport?
Metro
- Georgia State • Lines: Blue, Green (4 min walk)
- Five Points • Lines: Blue, Gold, Green, Red (10 min walk)
Tram
- Hurt Park • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (11 min walk)
- Park Place • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (11 min walk)
Bus
- Atlanta Greyhound Bus Station (13 min walk)