Golconda, Illinois -
Lightning Rod Jesus
A 35-foot-tall bronze of Jesus holding a lamb. Very prominent lightning rod protrudes from the statue's neck.
- Address:
- Shelterville Bktp, Golconda, IL
- Directions:
- San Damiano Retreat Center. Two miles south of intersection of Hwys 146 and 34. Large sign visible. Drive south as far as you can then walk the rest of the way to the statue.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Phone:
- 618-285-3507
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I hope to return soon to this peaceful retreat center. [Donna, 07/28/2009]
San Damiano Jesus - Protected from Lightning At this San Damiano place, they have a huge statue of Jesus and he looks a little scary. His feet are huge and there's a lightning rod very obviously sticking out of the back of his neck. It was surprising to top the hill and see a huge (not so pretty) Jesus statue. [Kendra, 09/15/2003][RA: Yes, we like the lightning rod. The Shrine of Christ the Good Shepherd is a 35-ft. tall bronze of Christ holding a lamb, visible from the Ohio River.]
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