Statues in Massachusetts

A tribute to Samuel Wilson, who may be the original "Uncle Sam."

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

Dedicated in 1895, this is the world's first tribute to the hardworking newspaper delivery boy.

This statue is a commemoration of the only place where Freud spoke in the United States.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

Dedicated to a local cow who escaped a slaughterhouse and became an international symbol of peace.

A war memorial that appears to ascend from its forested setting.

A monument to the winner of the 1946 Boston Marathon, Greek runner Stylianos Kyriakides.

Commemorating the 1948 creation of the Jimmy Fund, a Boston-based cancer charity.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

This large granite seal outside a Massachusetts funeral home comes with a surprising dedication.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

Once a kitschy symbol for a gift shop, this 38-foot seahorse is now a staple roadside attraction.

The sea urchin sculpture is an unusual commemoration of a New England town's seafaring history.

The official peace statue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A monument to the Mohawk people stands along an old Native American trade route.