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Ascension Parish deputies ask for help finding statue stolen from Houmas House

3 hours 28 minutes 3 seconds ago Sunday, September 07 2025 Sep 7, 2025 September 07, 2025 1:23 PM September 07, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

DARROW — A silver statue of Abraham Lincoln was stolen Saturday night from Houmas House and Gardens, according to the estate and the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office.

The 64-pound, solid silver statue of the 16th President of the United States was taken from the estate overnight, according to a social media post from Houmas House. The statue was extremely rare and sculpted by Gustav Borglum, known for his work on Mount Rushmore, according to Houmas House. 

Ascension Parish deputies ask anyone with information about the statue's whereabouts to call them anonymously at 225-621-4636 or send a text to 847811. 

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