In the sheltered north-west nook between the main building and the massive front stairs on the Franklin County Court House (a definite consideration here in hurricane country), a new statue of Benjamin Franklin was dedicated today by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Full Story at WOYS's blog, but similar statues of the Founding Fathers are being dedicated all over Florida in counties with corresponding names: yes, Franklin, and also Jefferson, Washington, Hamilton, Madison, and Monroe Counties as well.
Walking around the statue this evening, it's well done. Seemingly life-size and more or less at ground level, it gives the impression of standing in front of the actual man. Though I must say, I vastly prefer my picture (inset; click to embiggen) to the one at WOYS. Click through and compare for yourself.
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