Richmond, Indiana: Big Cross
100-ft. tall Christian cross made of corrugated steel over a metal frame. Positioned for I-70 appreciation, on the property of New Creations Ministries a boarding school for troubled teens, church, and bible college.- Address:
- 6400 National Road East, Richmond, IN
- Directions:
- Along I-70. To visit the church, take I-70 exit 156B to Route 40 W. At Petro Gas Station, turn around to proceed on Route 40 West. Take first right into driveway shared with Fairfield Inn.
- Phone:
- 765-935-2790
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Sunday was a beautiful day for a drive. And to happen upon this 100-foot cross was a bonus!
[Po wood, 04/28/2014]
Giant cross near the fireworks stand on the Indiana side of the border, traveling westbound on I-70. Apparently referred to as the "miracle cross".
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The miracle is that it was built at all, since church members have been dreaming of it since the 1970s. The cross is a steel frame with corrugated steel siding anchored in concrete, and stands 100 ft. tall. The same design has been used for other giant roadside crosses.