Makanda, Illinois - Smiley Face Water Tower
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- Address:
- Makanda, IL [Show Map]
- Directions:
- On US 51, south of Carbondale
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Makanda, Illinois - Smiley Face Water Tower
The yellow smiley face water tower is the friendly mascot of this town. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
The yellow smiley face water tower is the friendly mascot of this town. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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Makanda, Illinois - Smiley Face Water Tower The Makanda Water Tower [one of the Smiley Face Water Towers] has been repainted with a bow tie being added to the smiley face. The bow tie is in memory of Senator Paul Simon, a life long resident of Makanda. [Sue Henry, 08/28/2007]
Makanda, Illinois - Dead US Senator Remembered with Smiley Face Water Tower
The Smiley Face water tower in Makanda, Illinois, underwent a recent facelift that included a salute to the late US Senator Paul Simon, who hailed from that town. The Buncombe Public Water District commemorated Simon by painting one of his signature bow ties under the grin, according to the Southern Illinoisan.... [11/08/2004] Complete News Story
The Smiley Face water tower in Makanda, Illinois, underwent a recent facelift that included a salute to the late US Senator Paul Simon, who hailed from that town. The Buncombe Public Water District commemorated Simon by painting one of his signature bow ties under the grin, according to the Southern Illinoisan.... [11/08/2004] Complete News Story
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Monument to Boomer, 3-Legged Hero Dog, Makanda, IL - 1 mi.
- Grave of King Tut the Dog, Carbondale, IL - 7 mi.
- Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Alto Pass, IL - 8 mi.
- In the region: Super Museum, Metropolis, IL - 42 mi.
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