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Dowsing statue.

Lumpy Dowser Statue

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Waterville, Washington

The ancient art of dowsing apparently played some roll in finding the water that helped create Waterville.

Outside the Douglas County Museum stands an unusual statue of a man searching for water with a forked stick. The life-sized bronze, a bit of a caricature, was created by sculptor Richard Beyer.

Lumpy Dowser Statue

Douglas County Museum

Address:
US Hwy 2, Waterville, WA
Directions:
In front of the Douglas County Museum. On the SE corner of Central Ave./US 2 and Walnut St.
Hours:
Museum - Mem. Day-Lab. Day. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
509-745-8435
Admission:
Museum - donation.
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