The Recording Angel Explained

The Recording Angel
Location:Forest Mound Cemetery
Waupun, Wisconsin
Refnum:74000088
Added:July 15, 1974

The Recording Angel is a sculpture located in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] A recording angel is assigned by God with the task of recording the events, actions, and prayers of each individual human.

History

The angel was sculpted by Lorado Taft.[2] He was commissioned to create the sculpture by his friend, Clarence Addison Shaler, in memory of his wife, Blanche.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Recording Angel, The. Landmark Hunter.com. 2012-02-15.
  2. Web site: Recording Angel Sculpture by Lorado Taft. Waupun-Wisconsin.com. 2012-02-15.