The ''Bucky O'Neill Monument'', also known as the ''Rough Rider Monument'', was created by
Solon Borglum
Solon Hannibal de la Mothe Borglum (December 22, 1868 – January 31, 1922) was an American sculptor. He is most noted for his depiction of frontier life, and especially his experience with cowboys and native Americans.
He was awarded the Croix ...
and is an equestrian sculpture of
Buckey O'Neill
William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill (February 2, 1860 – July 1, 1898) was a sheriff, newspaper editor, miner, politician, Georgist, gambler and lawyer, mainly in Arizona. His nickname came from his tendency to "buck the tiger" (play contrary to t ...
and honors a group of men who gallantly served their country during the
Spanish–American War
, partof = the Philippine Revolution, the decolonization of the Americas, and the Cuban War of Independence
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in 1898. It is located at Courthouse Plaza,
Prescott, Arizona
Prescott ( ) is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the city's population was 45,827. The city is the county seat of Yavapai County.
In 1864, Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona T ...
. It was dedicated on July 3, 1907 and was rededicated on June 6, 1982, and again on July 3, 1998.
"Captain William "Bucky" O'Neill Memorial, (sculpture)"
''SIRIS''
The inscription reads:
(Signature lower proper left side of sculpture)
(On relief plaque, back of granite boulder:)
Solon Borglum
(On plaque, east side of granite boulder:)
ERECTED BY ARIZONA IN HONOR OF THE 1ST. U.S. VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, KNOWN TO HISTORY AS ROOSEVELT'S ROUGH RIDERS, AND IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM O. O'NEILL AND HIS COMRADES WHO DIED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN
(On plaque, front of granite boulder:)
UNVEILED JULY 3RD 1907
(On plaque, west side of granite boulder: names of commissioners)
(On plaque, on granite slab on concrete pad, in front of sculpture:)
SOLON HANNIBAL BORGLUM
AMERICA'S FIRST COWBOY SCULPTOR
1868–1922
THIS FREE-SPIRITED SON OF THE WEST, SENSITIVE TO THE CHANGING ERA IN WHICH HE LIVED, PORTRAYED THE WESTERN EPIC IN MARBLE AND BRONZE. OUR "BUCKY O'NEILL" MONUMENTAL BRONZE IS AMONG HIS GREATEST WORKS, AND IS ACCLAIMED BY THE CRITICS AS ONE OF THE FINEST EQUESTRIAN MONUMENTS IN THE WORLD.
PLAQUE DEDICATED JUNE 6, 1982, PRESCOTT COMMUNITY ART TRUST
References
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External links
"Buckey O'Neill: A Rough Rider Cut Down In His Prime"
''NPR'', July 28, 2011
"The Captain O'Neill Rough Rider Monument"
at the ''Sharlot Hall
Sharlot Mabridth Hall (October 27, 1870 – April 9, 1943) was an American journalist, poet and historian. She was the first woman to hold an office in the Arizona Territorial government and her personal collection of photographs and artifacts ...
Museum'' in Prescott
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1907 sculptures
Outdoor sculptures in Arizona
Equestrian statues in Arizona
Bronze sculptures in Arizona
Spanish–American War memorials in the United States
Sculptures of men in Arizona
Cultural depictions of military officers
Cultural depictions of American men
Statues of military officers
1907 establishments in Arizona Territory