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Lawrenceville, Virginia: Head of Big Red the Mule

Big Red died in his harness, which is still attached to his head. On view in a hardware store since 1979.

E.E. Vaughan and Son

Address:
200 Meredith St., Lawrenceville, VA
Directions:
E.E. Vaughan and Son. I-85 exits 27 or 28. Drive south into Lawrenceville on Hwy 46. Turn right onto Main St., right again onto Hicks St./US 58, then make the first left onto Meredith St.
Hours:
M-F 8-5:30, Sa 8-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
434-848-4124
RA Rates:
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Red the Mule.

Head of Ol' Red the Mule

Check out the head of a mule, in full harness in the Ace Hardware store, E.E. Vaughan and Sons, in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Ole Red died in harness and is there still.

[Gay W. Neale, 10/26/1998]

May 2017: Photo added.


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