Located above the south entrance portico of the Indiana Statehouse are four groups of themed, symbolic figures carved in sculpted limestone.

To the left of the Indian grouping is a single male figure of a reaper (or farmer) holding a metal sickle and looking due south.

Above these figures at the center of the pediment, above the cornice is a stone American bald eagle with its wings spread and gilded in gold.

Given that this is a national symbol of the United States, and that a shield with stars and stripes is at the eagle's chest, this indicates Indiana's place within the union.

[2] From the east comes a new era with a farmer or reaper holding a metal sickle and a blacksmith with his apron and tools in hand depicting his trade.

In combination of the two figure groupings (Blacksmith and Pioneer Family) likely symbolize the growing expansion of the railroads from the east to the west.

[3] The National Park Service web page about the Statehouse says that "The sculptural program atop the portico is The Westward Journey.

[2] The National Road is marked by a stone marker in the front or most central southern portion of the lawn of the south entrance.

[7] He is known for his techniques and contributions to the clay tile industry (Mueller Mosaic Co., Trenton New Jersey),[8] and was also a sculptor of commemorative civic statues.