Wysox, Pennsylvania: Giant Pencil
For reasons unknown, a utility pole was carved and painted to resemble a giant upright pencil. A bit battered; it's been here a while.
- Address:
- Susquehanna St., Wysox, PA
- Directions:
- West side of town, on the south side of US Hwy 6/Golden Mile Rd, at its intersection with Susquehanna St.
- Admission:
- Free
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The utility pole may have been carved at one point but what I saw was a giant pencil next to the utility pole.
[Karen, 08/25/2019]
I've driven past this a number of times and finally stopped to take a picture. Apparently it's a utility pole carved and painted to resemble a giant pencil. It could use a little paint. It looks like someone's been chewing on it.
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Its point has deteriorated; seems to be paired with a regular utility pole and lingers for pencil sentimentality.