McIntosh, Minnesota: Concrete Lion
Formerly towed in parades by the local Lion's Club, this concrete King of the Jungle now stands next to a playground. Sculpted in 1960.
- Address:
- 3rd St., McIntosh, MN
- Directions:
- From US Hwy 2, turn north onto Hwy 8/State St., then make an immediate right onto 3rd St. Drive past the Cenex gas station on the right. You'll see the lion ahead on the left.
- Admission:
- Free
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A sculpture of a walking lion stands in McIntosh. Created by Ernie Konikson in 1960 for parade use by the local Lion's Club, it has now found a home next to a playground at Roholt Park and Campground.
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