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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: Mr. Mulch, the Gnome Giant

22-foot-tall gnome carved by James Denkins from a tree trunk in 2013 and colorfully painted. Hefts a double-bladed ax and has a thousand-yard stare. We'd hate to be on his bad side.

Mr. Mulch

Address:
2195 County Rd S, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Directions:
Southwest of town. From WI-42/Green Bay Rd turn south at the stoplight onto S. Duluth Ave./County Rd S. Drive three miles. You'll see the gnome on the right.
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Mulch Gnome.

Mr. Mulch Gnome

The Mr. Mulch gnome has been moved to his new location: 2195 County Highway S.

[Shawn Henderson, 08/12/2021]

He's disturbing, even in his new, more rural setting. And what's with the big hammer behind his back? Is it that difficult to make mulch?

Mulch gnome.

Mr. Mulch Gnome

Huge wooden gnome with an axe.

[chiliking20, 05/24/2014]

The gnome is a physical representation of Mr. Mulch's cartoon mascot, whose name is Mr. Mulch. Chainsaw-carved by James W. Denkins.


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