Mattapoisett, Massachusetts: Giant Seahorse
Multicolored and about 20 feet tall, the statue after the adjacent gift shop and home were demolished. The land (and landmark) was donated to the town by one of its residents. Salty restored in 2000 and the park includes a playground, gazebo and nature walk.- Address:
- North St., Mattapoisett, MA
- Directions:
- East edge of town, south side of US Hwy 6. At the Intersection of North St. and County Rd along the road at the corner of a tiny park.
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Seahorse There's a tall faded seahorse statue along the highway right when you turn into town.
[Amanda, 09/02/2005]Giant Seahorse
You pass a giant seahorse on Route 6. An odd, faded bluish-green with some pink and yellow thrown in, it surveys the center of town.
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It's a remnant of the long-dead Sea Horse Gift Shop, about 20 feet tall.