Steele, North Dakota: World's Largest Sandhill Crane
Made of metal, but looks like the real, if giant, thing. Named "Sandy," it is 40-ft. high, built in 1998-99 by self-taught ironworker James Miller.
Cobblestone Inn and Suites
- Address:
- 615 Mitchell Ave. N, Steele, ND
- Directions:
- Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Just south of I-94 exit 200.
- Phone:
- 701-475-2221
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The rolled sheet metal statue of a sandhill crane, named "Sandy," was created by a farmer-artist in the area.
[Joy Pierce, 07/15/2017]
That's a big sandhill crane! Looks like they have a nice park.
[Lisa Dewane, 05/07/2017]
Located behind the Cobblestone Inn and Suites, a short detour off I-94. In a nicely maintained park area with information on birding the local area.
[Mimerm, 08/25/2015]
Super cool, Giant Crane, worth every mile!
[Connie from Seattle, 09/09/2013]The 40-foot-tall crane first appeared in 2000, and is among North Dakota's many giant roadside animals.
To get to this statue you'll need to drive over a bumpy gravel drive filled with construction debris, but it's worth it!
[L. Bray, 07/12/2013]Page of 2 [Next 3 items]
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Sandy is 40 feet tall.