Count Adolph and Countess Henrietta de Hoernle

The Count Adolph and Countess Henrietta de Hoernle sculpture in Boca Raton honors two of the city's most generous philanthropists, whose contributions to cultural, educational, and healthcare institutions have shaped the community in lasting ways. Memorial sculptures like this one transform civic gratitude into a permanent, visible form — a reminder that generosity has a face and a name. Boca Raton's prosperity has long attracted benefactors who give back, and the de Hoernle legacy is among the most visible. Standing before this piece, you're connected to the human story behind the hospitals, arts centers, and schools that make Boca the city it is today.