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Janesville, Wisconsin: Bessie the Cow

A "Cowlossus of Roads" - larger-than-life fiberglass rendering of a rural milk machine. Local landmark restored to prominence among stores and development along the highway.

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Bessie the Cow.

Bessie the Cow

Bessie the Cow used to be in front of a Cheese shop, but the shop closed, was bulldozed and is being turned into a Menards. Fortunately, Bessie has so far survived, but is behind a 'No Trespassing' sign.

[Brett, 05/15/2007]
Big Cow

Janesville has the biggest cow anywhere!! And it's in the fruitopia commercial!

[Jessj7, 04/20/1998]

North of Janesville, DeForest claims to have the World's Largest Cow. It's Sissy the Talking Cow, at Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet. And in Neillsville, Wisconsin, Chatty Belle babbles at the WCCN Wisconsin Pavilion. See Cowlossus of Roads

Bessie the Cow

Address:
3515 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI
Directions:
South I I-39/90, on west side of Hwy 26/Milton Ave., north of Morse St. between Arby's and Chipotle.
Phone:
608-757-3160
RA Rates:
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