Frederick, Maryland: Dog Almost Melted for Bullets
Black-painted cast iron sculpture of a greyhound, on opthalmologist John Tyler's front porch since the 19th century. Confederate soldiers made off with it, planning to cast bullets with the metal. Later recovered, peaceful and bullet-free for 150 years.
- Address:
- 108 W. Church St., Frederick, MD
- Directions:
- Dr. John Tyler's home, on the front porch.
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The cast iron statue still remains in fantastic shape and is well taken care of.
[Nona Fisher, 05/27/2021]
Cast iron sculpture of greyhound on front porch.
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A statue known for its tale of capture by Confederate soldiers, who intended to have it melted for bullets. But the cast iron greyhound survived.