Each State of the Union is permitted two statues to be located in the U.S. Capitol building. Indiana's two statues are of Lewis Wallace, and Oliver Hazard Perry Morton.  The statue of Lewis Wallace (1827 - 1905) is located in Statuary Hall.  A general during the Civil War, he was distinguished as a leader and fighter, and was credited with saving Cincinnati from the Confederate Army on July 9, 1864.  He is best known, however, for his book Ben Hur which made him one of the most noted authors in America.  Over 300,000 copies were sold within 10 years of its publication, and it continues to be a favorite.  The second statue from Indiana of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton (1823-1877) is located on the First Floor of the Capitol in the Hall of Columns.  This colorful Governor of Indiana and United States Senator entered politics at the same time the Republican party was formed.  He served as Governor of Indiana for six years (1861-1867), and was a loyal supporter of the Union's efforts during the Civil War. He participated as a member of the Electoral Commission appointed to determine the outcome of the 1867 contested presidential election.

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