Metropolis, Illinois: Big John - Grocery Clerk
A well-meaning hulk hoists car-sized bags of groceries in a supermarket parking lot. His right arm fell off in August 2014; returned from repairs May 2015.
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Big John the Grocery Clerk stands by the side of the road at the Big John Grocery store in Metropolis Illinois. He looks well cared for and is adjacent to the "Welcome to Metropolis" sign, on the east side of town near Fort Massic.
[Erik, 08/19/2011]
At the Metropolis Big John's Superstore: Big John holding sacks of groceries.
[Chris S., 10/01/2008]
A quick note to let you know that Big John still exists in Metropolis, Illinois. I've recently returned from the US and used Roadside America as my travel bible whilst driving from Atlanta to Seattle with a friend. Big John does still exist if not perhaps a little weathered.
[James Lipscomb, 07/20/1997][Previous 5 items] Page of 2
Big John - Grocery Clerk
Big John Super Foods Store
- Address:
- 1200 E. 5th St., Metropolis, IL
- Directions:
- Big John Super Foods Store. East edge of town, on the south side of E. 5th St./US Hwy 45.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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