Kewanee, Illinois: Hog Capital of the World
A pig in a brick doghouse lends credibility to the claims of the local hog industry.
- Address:
- 401 E. 3rd St., Kewanee, IL
- Directions:
- Downtown. On the north side of W. 3rd St. just west of its intersection with N. Tremont St. In a little park next to a flagpole.
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This Hog Capital of the World sign display merits interest as an offbeat attraction. Can't think of reason you put it on the "Gone" list.
[Charlie Dodge, 01/27/2018]The pig is no longer here. Apparently it was removed in early 2010.
[Jenny Crossling, 10/13/2010]Located in Henry County in Northwest Illinois is Kewanee, known as the Hog Capital of the World. A gigantic celebration is held every Labor Day weekend where 50 thousand pork chops are grilled and sold to the public. There is a 6-foot tall concrete pig located in front of city hall making known to visitors and locals alike that they are in the hog capital.
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The little porker we visited many road trips ago vanished from his old spot next to the fire department in 2010. We're happy as pigs in you-know-what to see that he's found a new home.