Historical Figure Sculpture

Bronze seated figure on a bronze bench

Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida

Bronze seated figure on a bronze bench

The life size sculpture of Senator David Yulee is seated on a bronze bench outside of the historic train station in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida. His bronze carpet bag is opened to reveal the maps of Florida from his era. Yulee was the first U.S. Senator from the State of Florida as well as the first Jewish Senator in the United States.  He is known for building the train connecting the east coast of Florida to the west coast of Florida enabling trade and travel. The sculpture greets visitors to the charming center of town and invites spectators to have a seat next to the Senator.