Remembering Evelyn Beatrice Longman: Pioneering Sculptor from Adams County, Ohio

A historic black-and-white photo of a group of men and one woman, Evelyn Beatrice Longman, standing around the head of the Lincoln Memorial statue, showcasing the artists and craftsmen who worked on the iconic monument.

Evelyn Beatrice Longman (November 21, 1874 – March 10, 1954) was a trailblazing American sculptor whose allegorical figure works adorned public buildings, monuments, and art expositions in early 20th-century America. Born in a log cabin on a 55-acre farm near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, Evelyn was the daughter of Edwin Henry and Clara Delitia (Adnam)…

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