Ottawa, Illinois: Peter Toth Big Head
Another of Peter "Wolf" Toth's giant hand-carved Indian head sculptures. At last count he was up to around 75 of them.
- Address:
- Courtney St., Ottawa, IL
- Directions:
- From Hwy 23/State St. just south of the bridge over the river, turn west at the stoplight onto Hwy 71/Courtney St. Drive a quarter-mile, then turn right into Allen Park. You'll see a parking lot straight ahead; the big head is next to it.
- Admission:
- Free.
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Chief Standing Proud continues to stand tall and proud along the Illinois River. The wood is in good shape and appears free from any damage.
[Luv2RV, 09/09/2023]
This statue is next to the Illinois River, across the bridge from downtown Ottawa. Lots of sign point the way.
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Peter Toth has hand-carved over 70 of his "Whispering Giants," conceptually alike but each unique, and placed them in parks across the U.S. and Canada.