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Maj. Gen. Dr. Joseph Warren
​Statue Project

"When liberty is the prize, who would shun the warfare? Who would stoop to waste a coward thought on life? We esteem no sacrifice too great, no conflict too severe, to redeem our inestimable rights and privileges."
- Maj. Gen. Dr. Joseph Warren
​(August 24, 1774)
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About the Project

  • The Warren County Foundation is raising funds for a statue of Maj. Gen. Dr. Joseph Warren.
  • Cincinnati-based sculptor, John Hebenstreit has been commissioned to create a full-body, full-size bronze statue of Dr. Joseph Warren. johnhebenstreit.com
  • The Warren County Historical Society has designated space for the statue in the Harmon Museum lawn, adjacent to the sidewalk on S. Broadway St. in Lebanon.
  • The statue will be unveiled and dedicated on June 17, 2025, the 250th Anniversary of Dr. Warren's death at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  • This project is supported by the Warren County Commissioners, the Warren County Historical Society, the Warren County Foundation, the Cunningham Institute for Growth, Warren County Veterans Services, Stand2Serve, the Warren County Genealogical Society, the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation, and the Friends of the 20-Mile House.
More Information on Joseph Warren
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proposed placement of statue

About the Maquette

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​   Once sculptor John Hebensteit had accepted the commission to design and create a full-body, full-size bronze statue of Maj. Gen. Dr. Joseph Warren, he was challenged to determine exactly how to depict Dr. Warren. 
   Of the artistic renderings of Joseph Warren created after his death, the majority depict him in his military role, holding a sword or with epaulettes on his shoulders.  It was in that role that the cinematic climax of his life occurred with his martyr’s death in the closing moments at the Battle of Bunker Hill. 
   John Hebenstreit, in consultation with the Maj. Gen. Dr. Joseph Warren Statue Project Committee,  and Joseph Warren biographer, Christian DiSpigna, has chosen to recreate Dr. Warren as he would have looked had we paused with him beneath the Liberty Tree to deliberate and consider the news of the day. 
   The design process began with the creation of an 18-inch maquette in sculpting clay, a miniature with which a myriad of stylistic options could be created and considered.  John roughs in facial details and quickly turns his attention to defining and evaluating pose, attire, and accessories.  Dr. Warren’s attire was reviewed in detail with biographer, Christian DiSpigna.  Warren’s hat, shoes and everything between were taken into intentional consideration. 
   If you were to quiz people today on the accessory most often associated with a medical professional, the stethoscope would be the top response.  Physicians of the 18th century however seldom left home without a different accoutrement – their cane!   A hidden handle compartment often contained basic instruments and supplies in addition to substances of appealing odor – mint, lavender, myrrh.  According to the miasma theory of the time, contagious disease could be spread by smelling the putrid “bad air” of contagion.  A physician armed with assorted pleasing perfumes believed he could keep ailments at a distance. 
   John Hebenstreit’s maquette model is today on display at the Harmon Museum.  And hey…  It smells great!

How to Donate

Make check payable to: Warren County Foundation, On check's "Memo" line write: Joseph Warren Statue Project, Mail to: Warren County Foundation, PO Box 495, Lebanon, OH 45036

For credit card, visit warrencountyfoundation.org, click on the "Donate" tab, find "Memorial Funds" and select "Friends of the 20 Mile House" note: DJWSF

Call: 513.470.7651, or email: [email protected] 
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  • Plan A Visit
    • Harmon Museum >
      • Exhibits >
        • Armstrong Gallery of Flight
        • Ford Maritime Gallery
        • Glendower Historic Mansion Display
        • Shaker Gallery
        • Special Exhibits
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        • Finnegan Book
        • Gift Certificates
        • Local Artists & Artisans
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      • Research Library
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    • 1795 Beedle Log Cabin >
      • Family Frontier Craft
      • History of the Beedle Log Cabin
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      • Art
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  • Events
    • ⭐ Events Calendar ⭐
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    • Black Bag Bingo
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    • Lebanon Festival of the Arts 2025 >
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      • Lunch & Learn Tickets
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          • Elizabeth Kimberlin
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