Lincoln, Illinois -
World's Largest Wagon And Big Lincoln
A large Abe Lincoln sits on an equally large covered wagon reading a book. The wagon looks real; Abe is a bit of a stretch.
- Address:
- 1750 5th St., Lincoln, IL
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 126, east to Lincoln Pkwy/Route 66, then south a quarter-mile. On the right, in front of the Best Western.
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World's Largest Wagon and Big Lincoln According to the Lincoln Courier, the big wagon is on the move once again -- this time to the Best Western at 1750 5th Street in Lincoln, just west of BL-55. [Anthony B., 09/18/2009]
Giant Lincoln on Covered Wagon A giant Abe Lincoln sitting on a covered wagon reading a book. It is next to a log building that says "The Railsplitter" and also a giant Route 66 wooden sign is next to it. [Torre Leddy, 11/25/2005][RA: First spotted in 2003 in Divernon. This may be a more permanent site (or the same site since Divernon is a few miles south), but you never know with a giant wagon....]
Giant Lincoln on Covered Wagon The seated Abraham Lincoln is 12-ft. in length and 350 lbs. He is seated at the rein of the World's Largest Covered Wagon. the wagon was hand-built out of oak, and stands 24-ft. tall, 12-ft. wide, 40-ft. long and weighs 5 tons. The front wheels are 10-ft. tall and the back are 12-ft. tall.
The story behind this wagon and Abraham Lincoln is truly an inspirational story about the creator David Bentley, and his willingness to overcome his heart disease. [David Bentley, 06/16/2003]
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Lincoln Watermelon Monument, Lincoln, IL - 1 mi.
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- Pig Hip Restaurant Memorial Rock, Broadwell, IL - 6 mi.
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