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Shoals, Indiana: Jug Rock

A 50-foot-tall rock anomaly that someone thought resembled a jug. The school mascot and sports teams are named "Jug Rox."

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Jug Rock sign.

Jug Rock

Jug rock stands about 50 yards off Hwy 150, at the intersection with Albright St. There is a very small green sign pointing towards rock that is visible if you happen to be traveling west.

The rock is nearly invisible in the summer, as it is hidden in trees.

[Jim Kidd, 01/26/2011]

Jug Rock.

Jug Rock

Jug Rock is quite striking in its misshapen form. It stands approximately 50 ft. tall and has what looks like a lid on top.

[B Bays, 11/20/2009]
Shoal Jug Rock

There is a rock that has been formed over time that looks like a jug. Their high school mascot is actually the jug rocks. This rock formation is on US Hwy. 231 in Southern Indiana.

[Cassidy, 12/09/2002]

Jug Rock

Address:
722 Albright Lane, Shoals, IN
Directions:
North edge of town, on the north side of US Hwy 50. Drive slow. You'll see a street sign for Albright Lane. Pull off the highway there and park in the tiny gravel turnoff. Only then will you see Jug Rock back in the trees, and a tiny directional sign, "Jug Rock," with an arrow, that you would never see at highway speed. A path leads through the trees to the Rock.
Hours:
Obscured by foliage except in winter. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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