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In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, John Summerlot tells about the statue on the IU campus of Union officer Richard Owen. The statue was commissioned by confederate prisoners, and created by a woman sculptor. Richard Owen was a scientist, a geologist, a professor, and an infantry officer. He was also the 1st president of Purdue University.
Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.
The Bicentennial Journal is produced by Kate Welch, with help from Joyce Polling and Julie Thomas. Executive Producer is WFHB News Director Wes Martin.
