Liberty Monument
Why it's listed
Liberty Monument rises from the center of a rotary at the western entrance to Ticonderoga village, New York. Sculptor Charles Keck designed it between 1921 and 1923, and it was cast and dedicated in 1924. A bronze figure of Liberty with flowing robes and a raised left arm tops a twelve-foot shaft. Below stand four life-size figures: an Indian, a Frenchman, an Englishman and an American, representing the groups that fought over the Ticonderoga area. Three smaller crouching warriors and soldiers sit at Liberty's feet, and thirteen bronze seals for the original colonies are set in a granite walk. Industrialist and native son Horace Moses gave the monument to the community as part of a series of gifts meant to promote the town's Colonial and military past and attract tourists. It is valued as a fine local example of 1920s public art and as the work of Keck, who regarded it as his masterpiece.
Significance in brief: The monument is an outstanding local example of early twentieth century public art and a significant work by nationally known New York City sculptor Charles Keck, considered his masterpiece. It was commissioned by philanthropist Horace Moses and symbolizes Ticonderoga's renewed interest in its Colonial heritage and its role in the fight for independence. It remains one of the community's most prominent visual landmarks.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 89002014, listed November 16, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NY 9N at Montcalm St., Ticonderoga |
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| County | Essex County |
| Listed | November 16, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89002014 |
| Resource type | Object |
| Period of significance | 1924 |
| Architect / builder | Charles Keck, Sculptor |
| Architectural style | No Style |
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| Areas of significance | Art |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.84820, -73.43477 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 89002014.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6541880
- This listing as JSON
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