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Bruceville, Indiana: Home of the Big Peach

A scaled-down, but still towering, Washington Monument next to a 20-foot-tall peach. Built by Wilbur and Doris Yates in 1954 as a tribute to the Trylon and Perisphere of the 1939 New York World's Fair.

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Big Peach

This is a wonderful farm stand. The great Americana statue of the Big Peach and her Obelisk are evocative of the Trylon and Perisphere from the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, which were the symbols of that exposition and housed the City of the Future diorama.

[MGM, 01/16/2010]
The Big Peach

As a previous Bruceville resident, I can tell you that I took The Big Peach for granted. I believe I only went there one time during peach harvest; however, I will NEVER forget how big, juicy, and DELICIOUS those peaches were!

Anyone who lives near a "famous" landmark can tell you that they seem to overlook it, and I rue the fact that I didn't go more often, to purchase perhaps the world's finest peaches.

Go get them while you can! Get enough to put into freezer bags, so you may enjoy summer all winter!

[Gail Phillips, 09/18/2009]

Big Peach.

Big Peach

My grandparents have owned the Big Peach for the last 33 years. It's been in our family for the last 44 and been around for almost 52. The monument and the peach have been there the whole time.

We're just a little country stand and take pride in all we do. Thank you to everyone who comes to visit us and we hope to see you again!

[Kathy, 04/23/2009]
Home of the Big Peach

I was there last month and the Big Peach is really showing some age; so is the monument next too it. I never noticed the dent in the monument. but next time I'm down there I'll see if I can find out what happened to it.

They do have a big selection of items and some of the best apple butter that $6 bucks can buy.

[Mick, 11/01/2008]

The Big Peach.

The Big Peach

We happened upon the Big Peach while driving on US41, and it really beckons you to come into the produce market that is just behind it. It's still in great condition, as is the delicious produce.

[John Holmes, 11/22/2006]

We note that the Big Peach keeps company with an attractive, dented obelisk.

Home of the Big Peach

Address:
7738 N. Pierce Rd, Bruceville, IN
Directions:
North of Vincennes on US Hwy 41. One mile south of the intersection of US Hwy 41 and Hwy 550.
Phone:
812-324-2548
RA Rates:
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