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Boston, Massachusetts: Edgar Allan Poe Statue

Sculpted by Stefanie Rocknak, unveiled Oct. 5, 2014. Poe, his cape billowing, strides toward his no-longer-standing birthplace two blocks away. He is accompanied by an oversized raven, and spilling from his suitcase are various manuscripts and a tell-tale human heart.

Address:
Charles St. S., Boston, MA
Directions:
On the east side of Charles St. S. just south of its intersection with Boylston St.
Admission:
Free
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Poe statue.

Edgar Allan Poe Statue

I highly recommend a trip to see Edgar Allan Poe at night.

[Kristie Lee, 03/22/2021]

In his element!

Poe statue.

Edgar Allen Poe Statue

New statue of Poe with giant raven trailing books and large human "tell-tale" heart. Across from Boston Commons. Down from Central Graveyard, on Charles Street next to PF Chang's.

[Chris Harmon, 12/05/2014]

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