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Ottawa, Illinois: Shoe Tree

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Shoe Tree

There is a Shoe Tree at the southern intersection of Rt. 52 and state Rt 23. It is easy to see if from the road it is a rather low hanging tree with more than 100 pairs of shoes in it and some have fallen around it. There is an area where you can park at a wayside, where there is plenty of room to get out and walk around.

[Hugh, 05/02/2008]

April 2009: Photo added.

Shoe Tree

Address:
US Hwy 52, Ottawa, IL
Directions:
Southern intersection of US Hwy 52 and IL Hwy 23, about eight miles north of town.
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