Statue of Francis W. Eppes
The Eppes Statue is a monument of Francis W. Eppes that is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The bronze sculpture sits in front of the Westcott Building on Florida State University's campus. It was commissioned by FSU president Sandy D'Alemberte to honor one of Florida State University's founders. This monument was created by sculptor Edward Jonas and was unveiled to the public eye on January 24, 2002. The statue was the starting point for Florida State University's Legacy Walk, a campus improvement project that began in 1989. The Legacy Walk includes multiple bronze statues around campus, reflecting the history and pride of the school's students and alumni. The Eppes statue's symbolism dates back to the original formation of the school as a Seminary, remembering Eppes' role as one of the prominent founders of the school to support a higher education in Tallahassee. The statue was removed from the Legacy Walk in 2018, and permanently removed from campus display in 2020 due to Eppes' history as a slave owner and Confederate supporter.
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South Copeland Street, Tallahassee
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Westcott Fountain
South Copeland Street
32304 Tallahassee
Florida, United States
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