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DeRuyter, New York: Concrete Mastodon

A mastodon sculpture with an 8-ft. shoulder height. Sculpted by John P. Kennedy.

Address:
E Lake Rd, DeRuyter, NY
Directions:
Near SE corner of DeRuyter Lake. Route 80 (near Highland Forest County Park) to DeRuyter Rd to S. Lake Rd, SW corner of the intersection with Madison CR 57/ East Lake Rd. Look for the sculpture in the field on your right as you come up the slight slope.
Hours:
Daylight drive-by. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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Mastodon in a field.

Concrete Mastodon

The location of the mastodon is near the intersection of Madison Co. Rte. 57 and South Lake Rd.

[Rich Howard, 07/15/2014]
Concrete Mastodon

This huge mastodon sits in a field at the southeast corner of DeRuyter Lake. Nice rural area with major antiquing area (Madison-Bouckville) nearby. Also has a hops trail, Boxing Hall of Fame, annual Wizard of Oz fest and more!

[Linda Woodrow, 08/15/2006]

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