Janesville, Wisconsin: Bessie the Cow
A "Cowlossus of Roads" - larger-than-life fiberglass rendering of a rural milk machine. Local landmark restored to prominence among stores and development along the highway.
- Address:
- 3515 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI
- Directions:
- South I I-39/90, on west side of Hwy 26/Milton Ave., north of Morse St. between Arby's and Chipotle.
- Phone:
- 608-757-3160
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Bessie the Cow: Be wary if a PR firm wants to give your big bovine a makeover. That's the lesson learned by Janesville, Wisconsin, whose longtime icon Bessie the Cow recently had a large Spanish mantilla plopped on her head. [07/04/2008] Complete Story...
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Bessie the Cow is still looking good.
[Missy, 05/28/2021]
Finally, something to make our Great Dane puppy look small! Looks like Bessie's stool has been replaced with a new one!
[Gretchen, 07/22/2019]
The cow's bucket is large enough to sit in. Stool moves too!
[Weisys, 09/08/2015]Easiest access to Bessie is from the Arby's parking lot. Across the street is an Exxon station. This makes a nice pit stop.
[Louisa, 08/16/2012]Page of 3 [Next 5 items]
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