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Vulcan, Michigan: Bear Statue

Impressively concrete or plaster bear sculpture for the tourists, with some connection to an adjacent coffee stand.

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Bear Statue

The bear's side was painted white to cover Donald Trump's name, which was painted on it by a vandal during the 2016 election.

[A local, 06/04/2017]

Bear.

Large Bear

A large concrete bear sits alongside US Highway 2 just east of the iron mine tour. Someone has tried to paint or whitewash it. No idea as to its original purpose.

[Alan C, 01/28/2016]

Big bear statue.

Bear Statue

Large bear statue along Hwy 2, just east of the iron mine.

[Fran Cohn, 08/20/2014]

It once shaded a picnic table at a now closed store.

Bear Statue

Address:
US Hwy 2, Vulcan, MI
Directions:
US Hwy 2 at Main St. just east of the Iron Mountain Iron Mine.
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Iron Mountain Iron Mine TourIron Mountain Iron Mine Tour, Vulcan, MI - < 1 mi.
Big John: World's Largest Miner SignBig John: World's Largest Miner Sign, Vulcan, MI - < 1 mi.
Viking ShipViking Ship, Norway, MI - 3 mi.
In the region:
Half Way North - 45th Parallel Marker, Beaver, WI - 44 mi.

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