Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison

Name: Statue of Hans Christian Heg
Address: Madison, United States

#9 among attractions in Madison

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Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020. The Wisconsin state government restored and reinstalled the original statue in September 2021. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'29"N, 89°22'56"W

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Isthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison United States

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Statue of Hans Christian Heg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Monona Terrace, Madison Children's Museum.

~490 ftW
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
3 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1750 ftW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
9 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
~1350 ftSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
7 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~980 ftNW
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
5 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~1020 ftW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
5 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
~1090 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
~1720 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
9 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~1110 ftW
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
~1520 ftW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
8 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~390 ftE
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
2 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.
~600 ftSE
City hall
State Office Building, Madison
3 min walk • The State Office Building is a 13-story, 177-foot-tall high-rise building located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The building was built in three separate stages between 1931 and 1959, with the main section being completed in 1939. It is built in an art deco style, and it is the tallest office building in downtown Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Hans Christian Heg?

Nearby attractions include King Club, Madison (2 min walk), Majestic Theatre, Madison (2 min walk), Thompson's Block, Madison (3 min walk), American Exchange Bank, Madison (3 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Hans Christian Heg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Hans Christian Heg:

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E Washington & N Webster • Lines: 15, 23, 27, 6 (3 min walk)
N Pinckney & E Mifflin • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)