Rollo Statues - Fargo

Rollo the Viking

Twin bronze statues of Rollo the Viking were copied from the original stone statue sculpted in 1863 by renowned sculptor, Arsene Letellier and erected in the City of Rouen (the capital of Normandy), France in 1865. One statue was sent as a gift to Rollo's Ålesund, Norway, birthplace and one was sent to Fargo, N. D..

The statue of Rollo the Viking (Rollon in French) stood just west of the Great Northern depot on Broadway. During the weekend of July 12, 1912 there was a great dedication celebration as part of the Sangerfest. The statue was placed near the Great Northern railroad depot.

The statue of Rollo now stands in the little park across from Elim Lutheran Church at 321 9th Street North.