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Shelburne, Vermont: Big Jack Made From Fireplugs

Fireplugs aren't that big, but a Jack made from them is a unique piece of public art.

Address:
5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
Directions:
Downtown. On the east side of US Hwy 7/Shelburne Rd, across from the firehouse.
Admission:
Free
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Jack Made Of Red Fire Hydrants

In the center of Shelburne, VT, someone has constructed a 8 tall Jack out of old fire hydrants. A super bright red, this spectacle is hard to miss. Some even say it looks like a COVID 19 blob.

[Jennifer Coyne, 10/07/2023]

Fireplugs.

Big Jack made from Fireplugs

A big red fireplug jack, literally on the side of the road.

[Robert Schilz, 10/16/2015]

The fireplug sculpture at first resembled a giant-sized toy jack, but its hydrants have multiplied over the years. Now we're not sure what it looks like, but we still like it.

Big Jack Made From Fireplugs

It looks like there is a big, black "ball" for the jack behind the fence it sits in front of. We drove by slowly, but didn't stop, so kind of hard to be 100% sure...

[Saucykitty, 07/26/2015]

Fireplugs.

Big Jack Made From Fireplugs

It looks like the sculpture has grown several more fire hydrants since its last photo. It sits in front of the home of a local art teacher.

[Rosio, 11/24/2014]

It appears to be an entirely new sculpture. Nice improvement!

Big Jack Made From Fireplugs

It is on the left side of Rt 7 if you are heading south towards the museum. It's across the street from the Shelburne Vol. Fire Department.

[Allee, 06/23/2011]

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