Statue/Monument – Page 11 – Sightseers' Delight

When it comes to retelling the story of flight, at least in Georgia, Ben Epps is right there with the brothers from Dayton, Ohio.

Character of a Champion

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In November 2008, Athens dedicated “The Character of a Champion,” a 14-foot-tall bronze statue of Vince Dooley, the legendary former football coach of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Statue of Athena

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The statue of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, stands outside the Classic Center and faces downtown Athens.

Ed Schieffelin Monument

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

As Ed Schieffelin started prospecting for valuable minerals in southern Arizona during the latter half of the 1870s, his friends insisted he would only find his tombstone.

John Montgomery Statue

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A statue honoring John Montgomery, the namesake of Montgomery County, was erected in 2002.

The Doughboy (Clarksville)

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Doughboy statue on display in downtown Clarksville dates to 1929.

The Day After

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Clarksville firefighter and sculptor Scott Wise created “The Day After,” also known as “The Seated Piece.”

Lenora Witzel Statue

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

In April 2007, a statue was unveiled in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, honoring Lenora “Nora” Witzel, who has been described as a pioneer and a rebel.