Oquawka, Illinois - Grave Of Elephant Killed By Lightning
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- Address:
- Oquawka, IL [Show Map]
- Directions:
- Signs pointing toward "Elephant Killed By Lightning" direct you to Norma Jean's grave from all points in Oquawka.
- Hours:
- Daylight hours. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 309-867-2351
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Norma Jean was the star attraction of the Clark and Walters Circus until she was killed by a bolt of lightning in a town square. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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It also has a glass case, with photos of the dead elephant and a hilarous story about the trainer"Possum Red" who was thrown into the air by the lightning blast that killed his prize elephant. Oquawka is a very small town. Head towards the river on the "main drag" and you'll see signs for the Grave of Norma Jean Elephant. It is also near the 'public pool, which is by the water tower. [John Coulter, 01/01/1997]
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