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New Market, Virginia: Doofy Johnny Appleseed Statue

Barefoot, with a pot on his head and a goofy expression. Ten feet tall and in need of repair. The apple-focused restaurant he stood in front of closed in Oct. 2016, but Johnny was still standing in 2023.

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Push to hear Johnny talk.

Doofy Johnny Appleseed Statue

Johnny Appleseed story audio was working fine today! Fun!

[Craig, 09/08/2015]

Johnny Appleseed.

Doofy Johnny Appleseed Statue

Johnny is still here! His "voice" was not working while we were here. Quick stop off of I-81 at exit 264.

[Lindsey, 01/13/2014]

Johnny Appleseed.

Doofy Johnny Appleseed Statue

Looks like Zombie Johnny Appleseed. Push the button and you get an awesomely cheesy story.

[Geoff Gingerich, 08/18/2013]

Johnny Appleseed.

Doofy Johnny Appleseed

Johnny does indeed speak. His voice is activated by pushing the button that is mounted to the white post next to him..

And the apple pie is still wonderful.

[Gary Epperson, 08/24/2011]

Johnny Appleseed statue.

Doof Johnny Apple Seed Statue

The Johnny Appleseed statue has been moved back to a new building behind the original. He now speaks.

[Jacob Krejci, 02/01/2010]

Doofy Johnny Appleseed Statue

Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley

Address:
162 W. Old Cross Rd, New Market, VA
Directions:
Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley. I-81 exit 264. Turn east, then immediately turn left at the first stoplight at the Quality Inn sign. Johnny stands just outside the front door of the motel.
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In the region:
Apple Basket Water Tower, Mount Jackson, VA - 7 mi.

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