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New Ulm, Minnesota: Big Footprint of Hermann the German

Unveiled in July 2013, the fossilized footprint exactly matches the sole of the right foot of Hermann the German, a giant statue in town, right down to the hobnails in his Roman sandal.

Address:
1 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, MN
Directions:
Downtown, on the outer wall of the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. On the north side of Center St. just west of its intersection with N. Minnesota St.
Admission:
Free
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New Ulm, Minnesota - Legend of Hermann the German: Footnote in History?
Big Footprint of Hermann the German: New Ulm, Minnesota, has for years been enticing tourists with its Germanic attractions: a glockenspiel, beer pubs, and a really big statue of Hermann the German (Third largest copper statue in the U.S.). [08/15/2013] Complete Story...

Nearby Offbeat Places

Prince's Giant Purple GuitarPrince's Giant Purple Guitar, New Ulm, MN - < 1 mi.
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Hermann the GermanHermann the German, New Ulm, MN - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Saint Peter's Pearly Gates, Saint Peter, MN - 25 mi.

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