Monroe, Ohio -
Heaven-bound: Giant Jesus Statue

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The Solid Rock Church's giant Jesus bursts from the ground to perplex passers-by on I-75. At least, it did before it was struck by lightning and burst into flames.

Address:
904 North Union Rd, Monroe, OH
Directions:
I-75 exit 29. Hwy 63 east about a mile, then left on N. Union Rd. The Solid Rock Church is about a mile on the left. Jesus faces west toward the interstate.
Hours:
June 2010 - destroyed by lightning, fire.

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[RA: Temporarily referred to as "Terminator Jesus." The church plans to rebuild.]

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