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Fort Ross, California: Expanding Universe Peace Obelisk

Anti-war artist Benny Bufano sculpted this 93-ft. tall Peace Obelisk, aka Madonna of Peace, aka The Expanding Universe.

Bufano Peace Statue Monument

Address:
Coast Hwy 1, Fort Ross, CA
Directions:
Bufano Peace Statue Monument, Hwy 1 north of Timber Cove. Behind the Timber Cove Inn. Walking path from parking area to observation point.
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Expanding Universe Peace Obelisk.

Expanding Universe Peace Obelisk

The obelisk at Timber Cove is breathtaking to see in person both in size and scale.

[Tapher, 05/30/2020]

Expanding Universe.

The Expanding Universe

93 foot tall obelisk, built by well-known bohemian artist, now part of 60 ft. circular state park, second smallest state park in California.

[Todd Shulman, 09/16/2013]

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