Simón Bolivar Monument (New Orleans, Louisiana)

USA / Louisiana / Gretna / New Orleans, Louisiana / Basin Street
 statue, monument
The 12 foot high cast granite statue was a gift from the people of Venezuela in 1957 in honor of Simón Bolivar, the South American military and political leader who, together with José de San Martín, played a key role in Hispanic America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire.
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Coordinates:   29°57'23"N   90°4'23"W
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