Sylacauga, Alabama -
Monument To The Housewife-Whacking Meteorite
Abstract tribute to the meteorite that crashed into the living room of resident Ann Hodges bounced off a radio, and struck her in the thigh. November 1954.
- Address:
- 301 N. Broadway Ave., Sylacauga, AL
- Directions:
- In front of City Hall, on the northwest corner of N. Broadway Ave./Hwy 21 and W. 3rd St./Hwy 148.
- Hours:
- Always visible.
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Sylacauga, Alabama - Monument to Lady-Whacking Meteorite
Monument To The Housewife-Whacking Meteorite: History was made just outside of Sylacauga, Alabama, in late November 1954. An 8.5-pound meteorite crashed through the ceiling of Ann Hodges' home, bounced off of a radio, and hit her on the thigh. [06/15/2009] Complete Story...
Monument To The Housewife-Whacking Meteorite: History was made just outside of Sylacauga, Alabama, in late November 1954. An 8.5-pound meteorite crashed through the ceiling of Ann Hodges' home, bounced off of a radio, and hit her on the thigh. [06/15/2009] Complete Story...
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Gomer Pyle - Jim Nabors Memorabilia, Sylacauga, AL - < 1 mi.
- Gravity Hill, Sylacauga, AL - 4 mi.
- DeSoto Caverns, Childersburg, AL - 9 mi.
- In the region: Hank Williams Statue, Montgomery, AL - 55 mi.
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