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Lake Wappapello, Missouri: Muffler Man: Chief Wappalese

A 22-foot-tall Indian chief Muffler Man named Chief Wappalese. Previously he was Chief Sagamore, and stood outside the War Drum restaurant in Sikeston, and then later over the entrance to the Southeast Missouri State University football stadium.

Chaonia Landing Resort and Marina

Address:
Hwy W, Lake Wappapello, MO
Directions:
From Poplar Bluff take Hwy 67 north to Hwy 172. Make a right onto Hwy 172 follow it until it dead ends at Hwy W, Follow Hwy W until it ends at the Chaonia Landing Resort and Marina.
Phone:
573-297-3206
Admission:
Free to see statue.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Indian statue.

Muffler Man - Indian

22-foot Indian statue with observation deck. The heritage of the Chaonia Indians is remembered by this proud statue that stands vigil over the waters. It is at the Chaonia Landing Resort and Marina.

[Kim Clark, 08/19/2010]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Indian Chief StatueIndian Chief Statue, Poplar Bluff, MO - 17 mi.
Frogs Shooting PoolFrogs Shooting Pool, Doniphan, MO - 36 mi.
Lambert's, Home of the Throwed RollsLambert's, Home of the Throwed Rolls, Sikeston, MO - 45 mi.
In the region:
Spook Light, Hornersville, MO - 63 mi.

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