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Is This America’s Ugliest Statue?

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Eccentric Legacy of a Controversial Statue

This chapter examines the tumultuous history of a statue in Rockville, Connecticut, created by Henry Cogswell, whose eccentric life and passion for temperance deeply influenced its construction. Through a narrative filled with quirky details, listeners gain insight into the societal reactions that led to the statue's repeated destruction.

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