Miss Freedom

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Originally christened the "Goddess of Liberty," the statue atop the capitol dome in Atanta is now referred to as "Miss Freedom." The statue, made of copper sheets over a hollow frame, stands at just over 26 feet and weighs 1,600 pounds.

Courtesy of Georgia Info, Digital Library of Georgia.

Miss Freedom

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