Ca. 1986. Installed 1986. Dedicated Sept. 13, 1986
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Dell Ray Bronze unsigned Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
A nude male, symbolizing pioneer Richard Carter, stands holding an axe over his head, blunt side up, ready to swing down at a property stake in the ground in front of him. Three additional property stakes lie on the ground near him.
Topic:
History--United States--Westward Expansion Search this