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Statuary at the Shelby County Courthouse

Exterior statuary at the Shelby County Courthouse includes most prominently six seated figures carved form single blocks of Tennessee marble, representing Wisdom, Justice, Liberty, Authority, Peace, and Prosperity. Near the top of the north facade are six standing figures: Prudence, Courage Integrity, Learning, Mercy, and Temperance. Pediments above the Second Street , Adams Avenue, and Third Street entrances are decorated with carved scenes depicting religions, law, Roman law, statuary law, common law, civilian, and criminal law. At the apex of

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