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Ashburn, Georgia: World's Largest Peanut

The King of Giant Goobers ruled from its cylindrical brick perch along the interstate from 1975 until it was knocked down by a Hurricane Michael on Oct. 10, 2018. Rebuilt (in steel) and restored to its spot in June 2023. 17 feet tall.

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World's Largest Peanut.

World's Largest Peanut Monument

The peanut sunset.

[Mike, 02/09/2010]

...and the end of another day of toil in Gooberdom.

World's Largest Peanut

Address:
Sylvia Drive, Ashburn, GA
Directions:
Visible from I-75 a half-mile south of exit 82 on the west side. To get up close, take exit 82, turn west, then quickly turn left (no stoplight) just after the Zaxby's onto Whittle Circle/Sylvia Drive. Drive a half-mile. Turn left on an unmarked road that leads to the Peanut.
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Big Red Fire AntBig Red Fire Ant, Ashburn, GA - < 1 mi.
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Eisenhower Interstate Highway FountainEisenhower Interstate Highway Fountain, Tifton, GA - 18 mi.
In the region:
Site of World's First Stuckey's, Eastman, GA - 43 mi.

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