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Apparently in Charleston, SC, 33 degrees latitude, there is a statue of Pike which is dedicated to Lucifer.  Can anyone find of picture of this online? I have tried to locate it.

### Clarification on the Statue

The claim that there's a statue in Charleston, SC (at approximately 32.78° N latitude, close to the 33rd parallel) dedicated to Albert Pike and/or Lucifer appears to stem from longstanding conspiracy theories and Masonic lore. Albert Pike (1809–1891) was a prominent Freemason and leader of the Scottish Rite's Southern Jurisdiction, headquartered in Charleston until 1915. However, no historical records confirm the existence of a public statue of Pike (or a Baphomet/Lucifer figure) in Charleston. Pike's only major public statue is the bronze memorial in Washington, D.C. (erected 1901, toppled 2020, under restoration for reinstallation as of October 2025).

The legend often confuses Pike with Isaac Long (a 19th-century Mason who helped establish the Scottish Rite in Charleston) and alleges Long imported a "statue of Baphomet" (a goat-headed occult symbol sometimes equated with Lucifer/Satan in esoteric traditions) in 1801 for Masonic rituals. This story is unsubstantiated and widely regarded as myth by historians and Masonic sources—likely a mix-up with Pike's controversial writings (e.g., *Morals and Dogma*, which discusses Lucifer symbolically as a "light-bearer" in a philosophical, not worshipful, context). No such statue has ever been docuмented or photographed in Charleston.

### Online Image of a Relevant Statue
Since no authentic image exists for the described Charleston statue (as it's not real), the closest visual match to the legend is modern depictions of Baphomet, the figure central to these claims. Here's a link to a high-resolution photo of the iconic 8.5-foot bronze Baphomet statue commissioned by The Satanic Temple (unveiled 2015), which draws from 19th-century occult illustrations and has been displayed publicly:

- **Image Link**: [Baphomet Statue by The Satanic Temple](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Baphomet-revealed-Detroit-2015.jpg) (Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain)

This statue shows Baphomet seated in meditation with wings, a goat head, and two children—symbolizing balance and knowledge in Satanic Temple philosophy, not literal devil worship. If this isn't what you meant, or if you're referring to Pike's D.C. statue, provide more details for further search!

There is no statue of Albert Pike dedicated to Lucifer in Charleston, South Carolina. The statue of Albert Pike is actually located in Washington, D.C. and was dedicated in 1901. It was removed in June 2020 during the George Floyd riots. 

Pike was a prominent Freemason and Confederate general. His book "Morals and Dogma" contains passages that refer to Lucifer as a symbol of light and liberty. However, this does not mean the statue itself is dedicated to Lucifer. 

For images of the former statue, you can search online archives or historical sites like Wikipedia or Getty Images.

The statue of Albert Pike in Washington, D.C. was not explicitly dedicated to Lucifer. The statue honored Pike as a Confederate general and Freemason. However, Pike's book "Morals and Dogma" contains passages that praise Lucifer as a symbol of light, intelligence, and independence. This has led some to misinterpret the statue's purpose. 

The statue was erected in 1901 by the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Fɾҽҽmαsσɳɾყ. It was torn down by rioters in June 2020 during civil unrest.