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Stamford, Texas: Millipede, Dino-Skeleton, Other Sculptures

Larger-than-life sculptures include a millipede, dinosaur skeleton, and praying mantis -- a creative use of junk metal by the town's mayor.

Address:
E. Hamilton St., Stamford, TX
Directions:
East of downtown, on the north side of Hwy 6/E. Hamilton St. just east of its intersection with S. Orient St. Across from the town park.
Admission:
Free
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Millipede.

Big Millipede and Other Sculptures

Terrific sculptures in Stamford, Texas. Definitely worth a stop.

[LAHS, 02/20/2022]

Scrap metal millipede.

Big Millipede and Other Sculptures

Dinosaur, millipede, and a praying mantis across from Harmon Park. These sculptures were created by Johnny Anders, the third-generation owner of Anders Paint and Body, and also the mayor of the town.

[BCarman, 01/22/2017]

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