Wahpeton, North Dakota -
Circus Lightning Victims Monument
In Bohemian National Cemetery, the graves of circus workers Charles Smith and Charles Walters are marked by a carved stone replica of the circus tent post that was struck by lightning in 1897.
- Address:
- 182nd Ave. SE, Wahpeton, ND
- Directions:
- Bohemian National Cemetery. South of town a little over a mile on 182nd Ave. SE. Cemetery is on the left; when you enter, you'll see the pole-like monument straight ahead and to the left.
- Phone:
- 701-642-8744
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The Ringling Brother's Circus Monument is replica of the stricken post, and includes a rope and chain like the men used to hoist their unintended lightning rod. [Gail R, 02/17/2010]
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