Ray Charles Plaza

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The Ray Charles Plaza, unveiled in December 2007, stands on the bank of the Flint River in downtown Albany. The lighted bronze statue, created by scupltor Andy Davis, commemorates the legacy of musician Ray Charles, who was born in Albany in 1930.

Photograph by Meg Inscoe

Ray Charles Plaza

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