General Charles Devens Statue, Worcester
The statue of General Charles Devens stands on the lawn in front of the old Worcester County Courthouse. Designed by the sculptor Daniel Chester French, the memorial was installed in 1906. It was dedicated to Charles Devens for his notable service in the state military during the Civil War. Besides serving the Union Army, General Devens acted as a solicitor for the city of Worcester, later being promoted several times up to the Attorney General of the USA. The statue also honors the memory of the soldiers of Worcester County who fought in the war for the Union.
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Sight Name: General Charles Devens Statue
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Worcester, Massachusetts
Create Your Own Walk in Worcester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Worcester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Worcester Introduction Walking Tour
Named after a town in England, Worcester is the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Once commonly referred to as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is also known as the hometown of the first mass-produced Valentine's Day card. On top of that, the city holds a number of notable attractions, including the Civil... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles
Worcester Architectural Jewels
Take a walk through the center of Worcester and enjoy admiring the architectural aspects of the main tourist attractions like the City Hall, Union Station, Tuckerman Hall, Lincoln Memorial Auditorium and other remarkable architectural jewels of this corner of New England.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles