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Rockford, Illinois: Rockmen Guardians

The "Rockmen Guardians" were made of granite boulders in 1987 by sculptor Terese Agnew. We'd want them on our side in a fight.

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The Rock Men.

Rock Men

These are statues made of rock, affectionately known as the "Rock Men." They are right along the Rock River in Rockford. Really neat artwork that is a bit bizarre.

[Marcy Sylvester, 04/09/2005]

Their official title is "Rockmen Guardians." They were made of granite in 1987 by sculptor Terese Agnew.

Rockmen Guardians

Address:
1401 N. Second St., Rockford, IL
Directions:
On the Rock River recreation path, south of the Greenhouse, in Sinnissippi Park. Take Hwy 251 north. Pass the Whitman St. bridge across the river and make the next, quick left onto Y Blvd. Park in the lots behind the YMCA and walk north along the path.
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