Uncle Sam August 6, 2010Benn Craig The statue of Arlington(Menotomy)-born Samuel Wilson, the inspiration for American symbol Uncle Sam. The sculpture to the left shows his hometowns through the years, from Menotomy to Mason, NH to Troy, NY. July 3, 2010. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Like Loading... Related