The Citadel Ring statue is located at an important location near the entrance to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. The Citadel Ring itself represents duty, honor and leadership — traits expects of the college’s cadets and graduates.
The ring statue was created by Deep in the Heart Art Foundry in Bastrop, Texas. It stands about 6 feet tall, is 8 feet long and weighs about 3,000 pounds — or a ton and a half. The Citadel’s core values – Duty, Honor and Respect – are engraved in the granite footing in front of the replica of The Citadel’s signature barracks quads.