Atlanta, Illinois: Big Viking
A fiberglass statue of a Viking, relative of the Muffler Men, hawked carpets in Delmar, MD, moved to Chincoteague Island. Had a peg leg; harried by zoning laws. Smashed by Superstorm Sandy in Oct. 2012; on loan to IL's American Giants Museum in 2025.
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Sorry to report that the Chincoteague Viking is no longer standing in the field opposite Capt'n Mr. Bob's Sea Treasures. The Viking is partially dismantled and laying in a heap at the rear of the property. Not sure if it was knocked down by a storm or if it was simply taken down.
[Treetop Tom, 05/24/2013]
It's 2010 and the Viking is still a Viking. It's all "For the glory of Odin" and no "Avast ye landlubbers." He stands guard over the Kiwanis Flea Market field.
After entering town on Maddox Blvd., turn right on Chicken City Rd., which becomes Ridge Rd. It will be less than a mile down on your right. You can't miss it. Looks great at sunset.
[Marc Bretzfelder, 07/01/2010]
This Viking Muffler Man is still standing along Ridge Road on Chincoteague Island.
[Kevin Kosakowski, 08/06/2009]
The Big Viking -- who looks amazing, like the one that disappeared from Lake Placid, NY -- is across from a crazy, colorful house in Chincoteague Island VA. I came across him while on vacation in August 2008.
[Ed Hovestadt, 08/31/2008]
Huge Viking standing in a field for no apparent reason - across the street from [the late] "Captain Bob's" junk hole.
[Debb Berninger, 08/15/2006][Previous 5 items] Page of 4 [Next 4 items]
Big Viking
- Address:
- Atlanta, IL
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 140. Drive west into town. At the stop sign turn right onto SW Arch St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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